aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
accusationnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
in actual fact
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
(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 "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
Arad
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From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
assuageverbUS /əˈsweɪdʒ/
cause to be more favorably inclined; gain the good will of
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
Bassett
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
Clinkerport
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
deceitnounUS /dɪˈsiːt/
The action or practice of deceiving someone by concealing or misrepresenting the truth.
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
Endicott's
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
Endicotts
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From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
every person
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
people in general (often used in the plural)
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
FRETSnounUS /frets/
plural of “fret” — agitation resulting from active worry
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
ill-advisedadjective
without careful prior deliberation or counsel
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
lightkeeper
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From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
LORNA
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
Lorna's
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From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
matchmakingnounUS /ˈmætʃmeɪkɪŋ/
mediation in order to bring about a marriage between others
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
not any; not one
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
Ralph
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
revealingadjectiveUS /rɪˈviːlɪŋ/
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
ludicrous, foolish
From this reading "It looks right silly, knowing the Endicotts as everybody about here does, and all," muttered the matchmaking lightkeeper.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading But the lightkeeper believed that by revealing to her his own ill-advised deceit in the matter of the Endicotts’ financial situation, he could assuage Lorna’s anxiety.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
Tobias
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From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading That Lorna should actually fear there was truth in the accusation was disturbing enough.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It seemed, however, that the public in general—and Clinkerport folk in particular—were likely to jump to the same conclusion that the bank detective and Arad Thompson held.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHAT FRETS LORNA After some further consideration Tobias Bassett came to the conclusion that the startling suspicion regarding Ralph Endicott’s connection with the burglary of the Clinkerport Bank was no joke.
