used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
abysmaladjectiveUS /əˈbɪzməl/
very great; limitless
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
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 "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
awfuladjectiveUS /ˈɑːfəl/
exceptionally bad or displeasing
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
circumstantialadjectiveUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈstænʃəl/
fully detailed and specific about particulars
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
coincidencesnounUS /koʊˈɪnsədənsɪz/
plural of “coincidence” — an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
the act of discovering something
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
emanating from God
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
FIRSTadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
Gortre
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From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
in a gradual manner
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
only a very short time before
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
incredibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkredəbəl/
beyond belief or understanding
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
JerusalemnounUS /dʒərˈuːsələm/
capital and largest city of the modern state of Israel (although its status as capital is disputed)
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
linkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
LINKSnounUS /lɪŋks/
a golf course that is built on sandy ground near a shore
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
piecingverbUS /ˈpiːsɪŋ/
-ing form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
express in words
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
up-stairs
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From this reading THE FIRST LINKS "I have been piecing things together gradually, as I lay silent up-stairs," said Gortre, drawing his chair a little closer to the fire.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
precisely as stated
From this reading The other is that, for what reason it is not for us to try and divine, I have been led, by a most extraordinary series of events and coincidences, to something very near the truth about the discovery in Jerusalem.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
at the time that
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Slowly, little by little, I have added link and link to a chain of circumstantial evidence which has led me to an almost incredible conclusion.
wickednessnounUS /ˈwɪkədnəs/
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading One is that there are depths of human wickedness so abysmal and awful that the mind can hardly conceive of them.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading When you have heard what I have to say you will realise two things.
