used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
anew
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
averageadjectiveUS /ˈævərɪdʒ/
approximating the statistical norm or average or expected value
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
Bult
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From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
clevereradjectiveUS /ˈklevərɜːr/
comparative of “clever” — showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
downtownnounUS /ˈdaʊnˈtaʊn/
the central area or commercial center of a town or city
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
immediately past
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
Littell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
lunchingnounUS /ˈlʌntʃɪŋ/
the act of eating lunch
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
the force of workers available
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used to form the superlative
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
restaurantnounUS /ˈrestərɑːnt/
a building where people go to eat
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
a person, without saying who
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For some time past I had seen little or nothing of these two friends.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I must advise with somebody, and it seemed to me that these two were the most available.
in or at the place that
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading They were necessarily interested in the case and more or less familiar with the facts, and besides they were both cleverer than the average of men, while one of them at least was an experienced and astute lawyer.
a Caucasian
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Van Bult had been off again somewhere, and I had been too busy to look up Littell, for my whole time and attention had been given to investigation of the White case: but now being at the end of my resources I had summoned them to this gathering that I might advise with them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CLUE AND A CONFERENCE A week had elapsed since the happening of the events related in the last chapter, and I sat with Littell and Van Bult in one of the private rooms of a quiet downtown restaurant, where we had been lunching together by my invitation.
