used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
Ah
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From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
Arsène
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
don't
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
escapesnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading Nothing escapes him.
divisible by two
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
to or in any or all places
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
exasperates
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
the organ of sight
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
a boy or man
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
foreseesverbUS /fɔːrˈsiːz/
third-person singular of “foresee” — realize beforehand
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
Herlock
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nothing escapes him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
inmostadjective
being deepest within the self
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
intuitionnounUS /ˌɪntuːˈɪʃən/
instinctive knowing (without the use of rational processes)
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
Lupin's
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
marvellousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːrvələs/
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Nothing escapes him.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
resembleverbUS /rɪˈzembəl/
appear like; be similar or bear a likeness to
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
Sholmes
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
stage-manager
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From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
surpassingadjectiveUS /sərˈpæsɪŋ/
exceeding or surpassing usual limits especially in excellence
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
That's
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From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He sees everything; he knows everything; he reads my inmost thoughts; he even foresees my slightest movement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
which person or people
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
belonging to which person
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I resemble an actor whose every step and movement are directed by a stage-manager; who says this and does that in obedience to a superior will.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “That’s what I don’t like, Wilson,” said Herlock Sholmes, after he had read Arsène Lupin’s message; “that is what exasperates me in this affair—to feel that the cunning, mocking eye of that fellow follows me everywhere.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
an affirmative
From this reading Ah! he is possessed of a marvellous intuition, far surpassing that of the most instinctive woman, yes, surpassing even that of Herlock Sholmes himself.
