used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
busiedverbUS /ˈbɪzid/
inflected form of “busy” — keep busy with
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
climatenounUS /ˈklaɪmət/
the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
Colby
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From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
confoundverbUS /kɑːnˈfaʊnd/
be confusing or perplexing to; cause to be unable to think clearly
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
without stop or interruption
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
corroboratedverbUS /kərˈɑːbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “corroborate” — establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
Doyle
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From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
Drieux
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From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
Drieux's
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From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
grimaceverbUS /ˈɡrɪməs/
contort the face to indicate a certain mental or emotional state
From this reading "Friday, the thirteenth!" said Patsy with a grimace.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
HollywoodnounUS /ˈhɑːliwʊd/
the film industry of the United States
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
Irene
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From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
Isidore
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From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
niecesnounUS /ˈniːsɪz/
plural of “niece” — a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading "Friday, the thirteenth!" said Patsy with a grimace.
pearlsnounUS /pɜːrlz/
plural of “pearl” — a smooth lustrous round structure inside the shell of a clam or oyster; much valued as a jewel
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Friday, the thirteenth!" said Patsy with a grimace.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
StantonnounUS /ˈstæntən/
United States suffragist and feminist; called for reform of the practices that perpetuated sexual inequality (1815-1902)
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
thirteenthadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːr.tiːnθ/
Constituting number thirteen in a sequence.
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
twenty-seventhadjective
coming next after the twenty-sixth in position
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A report from Lawyer Colby stated that he was now so thoroughly posted on everything pertaining to pearls that he could easily confound the expert, Mr. Isidore Le Drieux.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Friday, the thirteenth!" said Patsy with a grimace.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There the matter rested for three days, during which the Stanton girls continued their work at the studio and Uncle John's nieces busied themselves enjoying the charms of the ideal Hollywood climate.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Then came the news that the judge would call Jones for examination at nine o'clock on Friday morning, the thirteenth.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading JUDGMENT A telegram from Major Doyle corroborated Le Drieux's assertion that Jack Andrews had arrived at the port of New York via the _Princess Irene_ on January twenty-seventh.
