(of mail) marked with a destination
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
any thing at all
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
apprehensivelyadverb
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
CAMPBELLnounUS /ˈkæmbəl/
United States mythologist (1904-1987)
From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
CHECKMATESnounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪts/
plural of “checkmate” — complete victory
From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
DeweynounUS /ˈduːi/
United States librarian who founded the decimal system of classification (1851-1931)
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
favorablyadverbUS /ˈfeɪvərəbli/
showing approval
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
Francisco
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Orton Campbell in the city?" exclaimed Dewey, apprehensively.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Had he anything to do with the disappearance of Miss Douglas?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
ORTON
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JONES CHECKMATES ORTON CAMPBELL.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
Richard
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From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
San
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
express in words
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
express in words
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
(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 "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
which person or people
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
wouldn't
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From this reading "You wouldn't know if I should tell you," said Jones; "so I may as well say that I came out to San Francisco with Orton Campbell."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Who are you?" inquired Richard Dewey, not favorably impressed by the appearance of the man who addressed him.
