(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I will add this: My work here is already finished.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading I will add this: My work here is already finished.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SIREN AT WORK.
Bare-Faced
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From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
for the reason that
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
Duryea
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From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading I will add this: My work here is already finished.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
a woman of refinement
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
engage in
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
a person who is being chased
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
express the need or desire for
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
researchesnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃɪz/
plural of “research” — systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
SIRENnounUS /ˈsaɪrən/
a sea nymph (part woman and part bird) supposed to lure sailors to destruction on the rocks where the nymphs lived
From this reading THE SIREN AT WORK.
express in words
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SIREN AT WORK.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will add this: My work here is already finished.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
a just detectable amount
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Madam,” said Nick Carter, “let us understand each other.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will add this: My work here is already finished.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE SIREN AT WORK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I came here to trace out the career you have pursued, not because I expected to make you the victim of my researches, but because I believed that through you I would be able to prove the identity of Bare-Faced Jimmy Duryea.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading That is the reply to your request for me to tell you why I am in Paris.
