used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
equally
From this reading "The rascals are all alike!"
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "The rascals are all alike!"
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "The rascals are all alike!"
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
boulevardnounUS /ˈbʊləvɑːrd/
a wide street or thoroughfare
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
argue or speak in defense of
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
detestedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtestɪd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
Drieux
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From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
divisible by two
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
a man of refinement
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
grumbledverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəld/
past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
lawyersnounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
plural of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
go away from a place
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
legaladjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
most important element
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
not any; not one
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
not one, and not any
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading "The rascals are all alike!"
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
get by special effort
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been no "scene" and none of the guests of the hotel had any inkling of the arrest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Uncle John had always detested lawyers and so he realized that he was sure to be a poor judge of the merits of any legal gentleman he might secure to defend Jones.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
Weldon
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From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "I may as well leave it to chance," he grumbled, as he drove down the main boulevard.
in the company of; together with
From this reading UNCLE JOHN IS PUZZLED Uncle John was off on his errands even before Jones and Arthur Weldon had driven away from the hotel with the officer and Le Drieux.
