used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
(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 Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
amusesverbUS /əˈmjuːzɪz/
third-person singular of “amuse” — occupy in an agreeable, entertaining or pleasant fashion
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
Ann
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From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
DamnadjectiveUS /dæm/
used as expletives
From this reading Damn Penberthy.
doesn't
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From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
Dorland
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From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
apart from; not including
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
promote over another
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
a young female
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
be the source of pain
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
Penberthy
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From this reading Damn Penberthy.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
Pritchard
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From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
provenadjectiveUS /ˈpruːvən/
established beyond doubt
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
revolvingverbUS /riˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “revolve” — turn on or around an axis or a center
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
UnhappilyadverbUS /ənˈhæpəli/
in an unpleasant way
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading He was revolving ways and means of proof in his mind.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Unhappily, all the evidence in favor of Ann Dorland was evidence against her as well--except, indeed, the letter to Pritchard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading _Lord Peter Calls A Bluff_ "It is new to me," said Lord Peter, glancing from the back window of the taxi at the other taxi which was following them, "to be shadowed by the police, but it amuses them and doesn't hurt us."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The best that could be hoped for now was that the girl should escape from public inquiry with a verdict of 'Not proven.'
