used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
in addition
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
annumnounUS /ˈænəm/
(Latin) year
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
approvedadjectiveUS /əˈpruːvd/
established by authority; given authoritative approval
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
bondnounUS /bɑːnd/
an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
choosesverbUS /ˈtʃuːzəz/
third-person singular of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
competencynounUS /ˈkɑːmpətɪnsi/
the quality of being adequately or well qualified physically and intellectually
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
comptrollernounUS /kəmˈtroʊlər/
someone who maintains and audits business accounts
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
employverbUS /emˈplɔɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
enablesverbUS /eˈneɪbəlz/
third-person singular of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
evidencesnounUS /ˈevədənsəz/
plural of “evidence” — your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
feenounUS /fiː/
a fixed charge for a privilege or for professional services
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
freeholdersnounUS /ˈfriːhoʊldərz/
plural of “freeholder” — the owner of a freehold
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
ten 10s
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
integritynounUS /ˌɪnˈteɡrəti/
an undivided or unbroken completeness or totality with nothing wanting
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
licensenounUS /ˈlaɪsəns/
a legal document giving official permission to do something
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
licensedadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪsənst/
given official approval to act
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
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 He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
for each
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
reputableadjectiveUS /ˈrepjətəbəl/
having a good reputation
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
a quantity of money
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
in or at that place or location
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He also has to pay a license fee of one hundred dollars per annum, but this enables him to employ as many "operators" as he chooses.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
undesirableadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
not wanted
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
virtuesnounUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːz/
plural of “virtue” — the quality of doing what is right and avoiding what is wrong
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
weaknessesnounUS /ˈwiːknəsəz/
plural of “weakness” — a flaw or weak point
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
(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 In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words, the head of the agency may be of good character and his agents wholly undesirable citizens.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading In the preceding chapter the writer discussed at some length the real, as distinguished from the fancied, attributes of detectives in general, and the weaknesses as well as the virtues of the so-called detective "agency."
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Under the detective license laws each of these has been required to file with the State comptroller written evidences of his competency, and integrity, approved by five reputable freeholders of his county, and to give bond in the sum of two thousand dollars.
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 There are in the city of New York at the present time about one hundred and fifty licensed detectives.
