abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
activitynounUS /ækˈtɪvəti/
any specific behavior
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
confined by bonds
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
cannot
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From this reading “I confess,” he repeated, “I cannot see the connection.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading “I confess,” he repeated, “I cannot see the connection.”
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
make right or correct
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
corroborationnounUS /kərˌɔːbərˈeɪʃən/
confirmation that some fact or statement is true through the use of documentary evidence
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
diarynounUS /ˈdaɪəri/
a daily written record of (usually personal) experiences and observations
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
don't
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From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
at any time
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
increasenounUS /ˌɪnˈkriːs/
a quantity that is added
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the sound of laughing
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
and nothing more
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
phenomenanounUS /fəˈnɑːmənə/
plural of “phenomenon” — any state or process known through the senses rather than by intuition or reasoning
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
recurring again and again
From this reading “I confess,” he repeated, “I cannot see the connection.”
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
savagelyadverbUS /ˈsævɪdʒli/
in a vicious manner
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
express in words
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
at the time that
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Why should you?” said the doctor, with his first laugh that evening.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading “Only that I am beginning to see light in this extraordinary affair,” returned the other calmly, “and, if my theory is correct, each month when the moon is at the full should witness an increase in the activity of the phenomena.”
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading He wore the most puzzled expression I have ever seen upon an honest face, but he abhorred this additional corroboration of an explanation that perplexed him.
Wragge
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From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I don’t see the connection,” Colonel Wragge answered almost savagely, “but I am bound to say my diary bears you out.”
