used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
any thing at all
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
convictionsnounUS /kənˈvɪkʃənz/
plural of “conviction” — an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
excursionsnounUS /ɪkˈskɜːrʒənz/
plural of “excursion” — a journey taken for pleasure
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
FINANCIERnounUS /ˌfɪnənˈsɪr/
a person skilled in large scale financial transactions
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
frivolitynounUS /frəˈvɑːləti/
the trait of being frivolous; not serious or sensible
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
Hampstead
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From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
MURDEREDadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
nauseanounUS /ˈnɔːziə/
the state that precedes vomiting
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
oakumnoun
loose hemp or jute fiber obtained by unravelling old ropes; when impregnated with tar it was used to caulk seams and pack joints in wooden ships
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
on one occasion
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
pickingnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
on the contrary
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
RelaxationnounUS /ˌriːlækˈseɪʃən/
(physiology) the gradual lengthening of inactive muscle or muscle fibers
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
sightsnounUS /saɪts/
an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
theatersnounUS /ˈθiːətərz/
plural of “theater” — a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
thousand-pound
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From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
trainingnounUS /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/
activity leading to skilled behavior
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE CASE OF THE MURDERED FINANCIER The division of the thousand-pound reward made the three of us inclined for frivolity and pleasure.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading I remember a man of many convictions once telling me that he rather enjoyed picking oakum, a proof that one may become used to anything.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Relaxation is good, but one may have too much of it; certainly it was not the best training for the next case I was called upon to investigate.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I happened to have little to do, so we made several excursions and visited many theaters.
at the time that
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the course of my career I have become accustomed to ghastly sights, yet when I entered that room in Hampstead a feeling of nausea seized me which had something of fear in it.
