used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A WOMAN SCORNED."
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
Anstruther
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From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
Anstruther's
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From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
BatesverbUS /beɪts/
third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
maddeningadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
SCORNEDadjectiveUS /skɔːrnd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading "A WOMAN SCORNED."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
strongestadjectiveUS /ˈstrɔːŋɡəst/
superlative of “strong” — having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading One of the strongest points in Anstruther's schemes was the fact that hitherto he had always been on the side of the police.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading It was absolutely maddening to a man of his ability to be caught in a sorry trap like this.
vindictivelyadverb
in a vindictive, revengeful manner
From this reading Anstruther had quite thrown the mask off by this time, and stood glaring vindictively at the inspector.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plainly evident that Bates believed in his ability to solve the problem.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "A WOMAN SCORNED."
