used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
courtsnounUS /kɔːrts/
plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
dearly loved
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
greatly pleasing or entertaining
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
DISTIN
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From this reading JOSEPH DISTIN.
Dora
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From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
embodimentnounUS /emˈbɑːdimənt/
a new personification of a familiar idea
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
divisible by two
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
girl'snounUS /ɡɜːrlz/
possessive form of “girl” — a young female
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
horrifiedadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading JOSEPH DISTIN.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
namelessadjectiveUS /ˈneɪm.ləs/
Having no name, or having a name that is kept secret or unknown.
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
outragenounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
Penmorval
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From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
police-agent
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From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
practisesverbUS /ˈpræktɪsɪz/
third-person singular of “practise” — engage in a rehearsal
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The presence of such a man beneath her roof seemed to her like an outrage upon that happy home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
at the time that
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
which person or people
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I believe you confound the lawyer who practises in the criminal courts with the police-agent you have read about in French novels.
Wyllard
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From this reading Mrs. Wyllard was surprised and even horrified when, on the morning after the inquest, her husband told her that he had invited Distin, the criminal lawyer, to stay at Penmorval while he investigated the mystery of the nameless girl's death.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading "My dear Dora, what a delightful embodiment of provincial simplicity you show yourself in this business!" said her husband laughingly.
