used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
advisabilitynounUS /ˌædvaɪzəˈbɪlɪti/
the quality of being advisable
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
move towards
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
on or to one side
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
Broadbent
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From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
communicatingnounUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪtɪŋ/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
a small house with a single story
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
a flow of electricity through a conductor
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
one or the other of two
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
death of a person
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
Gurwood
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From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
Haughton
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From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
Hendon
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From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
Kensal
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From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
immediately past
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
on one occasion
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
physiciannounUS /fəˈzɪʃən/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
cut with a saw
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
second-floor
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From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
two times
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading It was a shy subject, he thought, and one in which grave men in his position should not be mixed up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
at any time that; every time that
From this reading But on this subject the astute physician was singularly reserved; and whenever there was any approach to it he invariably turned the current of the conversation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading During the time that It was lying in the unused second-floor room awaiting its last dismal journey to Kensal Green, Martin Gurwood kept the story which had been told him locked in his own breast.
which person or people
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once or twice he saw Doctor Haughton, who had managed to set aside the impending inquest, and to him Martin spoke, hoping that either he or Mr. Broadbent might suggest the advisability of their communicating with the tenant of the cottage at Hendon, and letting her know what had occurred.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading They were men of the world, and knew that such things were; but both for professional and private reasons it was best to ignore them as far as possible.
