used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
intentionallyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtenʃənəli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
Lethmere
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From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
not any; not one
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
with speed
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
term of address for a man
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm quite sure that Miss Lethmere is not hiding herself purposely," I declared quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There can be no object in her doing so."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
trendnounUS /trend/
a general direction in which something tends to move
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
precisely as stated
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "But neither you nor I can always follow the trend of the feminine mind," he added with a faint smile.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "You, of course, do not suspect the existence of any motive which would lead her to disappear intentionally.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "No. Not as far as you are aware, sir," the inspector replied very politely.
