used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
Boazoph
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From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
Boazoph's
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From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
centring
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From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
travel across or pass over
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
Fanks
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From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
set up or found
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
Hersham
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From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
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 Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
engage in
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
not any; not one
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
not in physical motion
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
surmisesnounUS /sərˈmaɪzɪz/
plural of “surmise” — a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
tattooedverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːd/
past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It seemed to him that in exploring the depths of Mrs. Boazoph's mind he had found a still lower deep; and he was puzzled what to think.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Later on he changed his mind, and when he had placed her in the hands of the servant he went home full of thought and dark surmises.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mrs. Boazoph knew something about the cross, she knew something about Hersham; but what it was Fanks could by no means make up his mind.
at the time that
From this reading When Fanks saw Mrs. Boazoph lying at his feet his first intention was to wait until she recovered.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading It seemed to him that the case was centring in Ted Hersham; that the whole situation depended on the right reading of the tattooed cross riddle.
