used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
the state of being absent
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
adjustmentnounUS /əˈdʒʌstmənt/
making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
how long something has existed
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ
From this reading “Possibly on that of Mr. Eames,” said the Bishop.
Brinkman
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From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
confusingadjectiveUS /kənˈfjuːzɪŋ/
causing confusion or disorientation
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
EamesnounUS /iːmz/
United States designer noted for an innovative series of chairs (1907-1978)
From this reading “Possibly on that of Mr. Eames,” said the Bishop.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
free from evil or guilt
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
invaluableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvæljəbəl/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
motoringnounUS /ˈmoʊtərɪŋ/
the act of driving an automobile
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
Mottram's
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From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
not any; not one
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
by chance
From this reading “Possibly on that of Mr. Eames,” said the Bishop.
processverbUS /ˈprɑːses/
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
Pulteney
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From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
RapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
and nothing more
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
somebody'snounUS /ˈsʌmbɑːdiz/
possessive form of “somebody” — a human being
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
straightforwardnessnoun
the quality of being direct and straightforward
From this reading I have no doubt there is a satisfactory explanation of it all, but it looks to me as if there had been an absence of straightforwardness on somebody’s part.”
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mottram’s Account of It All “Rapid adjustment of the mental perspective,” said Mr. Pulteney, “is an invaluable exercise, especially at my age.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But I confess there is a point at which the process becomes confusing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Are we now to understand that Mr. Brinkman, so far from being a murderer, is simply an innocent man with a taste for motoring late at night?
