used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
activelyadverbUS /ˈæktɪvli/
in an active manner
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
put or send forth
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
checksnounUS /tʃeks/
plural of “check” — a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
CONFERverbUS /kənˈfɜːr/
have a conference in order to talk something over
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
DazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
leave someone who needs or counts on you; leave in the lurch
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
elationnounUS /ɪˈleɪʃən/
an exhilarating psychological state of pride and optimism; an absence of depression
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
at any time
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
finger-prints
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From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
fortitudenounUS /ˈfɔːrtɪtuːd/
strength of mind that enables one to endure adversity with courage
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
Gideon
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From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
a narrow way or road
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
fasten with a lock
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
a particular point in time
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
nefariousadjectiveUS /nəˈferiəs/
extremely wicked
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
on one occasion
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
orthodoxadjectiveUS /ˈɔːrθədɑːks/
of or pertaining to or characteristic of Judaism
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
pursuingadjectiveUS /pərˈsuːɪŋ/
following in order to overtake or capture or as accompaniment to such pursuit
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
ROSABELLE
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From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
cut with a saw
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
tell-tale
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From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Gideon Lane was bitterly disappointed too, but he had suffered so many checks in his time that he never allowed his fortitude to desert him.
TubbyadjectiveUS /ˈtʌbi/
short and plump
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading If the criminal known as “Tubby” Thomas was safe under lock and key, he could not have been the thief.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROSABELLE AND LANE CONFER Dazed as she was, cast in a moment from a feeling of elation into one of bitter disappointment, she saw the point at once.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
at the time that
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They were as far from the solution of the mystery as ever, in spite of those tell-tale finger-prints which, according to orthodox belief, never lied.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading When he discovered those finger-prints he really thought the game was in his hands, and that, with the aid of Scotland Yard, he could put his hand on the actual thief, as he could have done had they been those of a criminal actively pursuing his nefarious career.
