used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
in addition
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
CHRISTOPHERnounUS /ˈkrɪstəfər/
Christian martyr and patron saint of travellers (3rd century)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
culpritnounUS /ˈkʌlprɪt/
someone who perpetrates wrongdoing
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
a man of refinement
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
hesitationnounUS /ˌhezəˈteɪʃən/
indecision in speech or action
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
Hollings
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From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
invadedverbUS /ˌɪnˈveɪdəd/
past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
the force of workers available
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
a particular point in time
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
a form of address for a man
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
immediately following in time or order
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
not any; not one
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
Norcross
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From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
prestoadverbUS /ˈprestoʊ/
suddenly
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
RECOGNIZESverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzəz/
third-person singular of “recognize” — accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
Rhinehart
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From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
singledverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡəld/
past form of “single” — hit a single
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
slouchnounUS /slaʊtʃ/
an incompetent person; usually used in negative constructions
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
StuartnounUS /ˈstuːərt/
United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There could be no possible doubt about that; nor, indeed, did the culprit attempt to deny his identity.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
twinklingnounUS /ˈtwɪŋkəlɪŋ/
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
ulsternounUS /ˈʌlstər/
a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
valeted
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From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
whiskersnounUS /ˈwɪskərz/
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
which person or people
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading There he was in his wig, whiskers, glasses, ulster, and slouch hat; and the next moment, presto, valeted by Mr. Inspector, there he was in his fur coat--the elegant gentleman who had invaded Burton and Norcross' jewelry store!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hollings recognized him in a twinkling and without a shade of hesitation singled him out from twelve other men; so, also, did Mr. Rhinehart and Christopher.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps he realized that to do so would be futile.
an affirmative
From this reading CHRISTOPHER RECOGNIZES AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE Yes, it was Stuart!
