used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
AustralianounUS /ɔːˈstreɪljə/
a nation occupying the whole of the Australian continent; Aboriginal tribes are thought to have migrated from southeastern Asia 20,000 years ago; first Europeans were British convicts sent there as a penal colony
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
an occurrence of something
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
devicenounUS /dɪˈvaɪs/
an instrumentality invented for a particular purpose
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
die-sinkers
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From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
finestadjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəst/
superlative of “fine” — being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
letter-paper
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From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
engage in
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
not any; not one
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
razornounUS /ˈreɪzər/
edge tool used in shaving
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
Reg
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From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading REVENGE.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Make it of the finest steel," he said, "and have its edges as sharp as that of a razor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
the act of using
From this reading Have a case made to fit it, so that it can be kept constantly sharp and bright, and ready for use at any time."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
in or at the place that
From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
Wyck
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From this reading Reg had now fully determined to follow Wyck to Australia, and he lost no time in making his preparations.
Wyckliffe's
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From this reading His first step was to go to a firm of die-sinkers, where he ordered a die to be cut in the shape of a broken heart, exactly similar to the device on Wyckliffe's letter-paper.
