used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A "'MELLICAN LADY'S" LITTLE TRICK.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
characterized by great determination
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
evadeverbUS /ɪˈveɪd/
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
a boy or man
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
importunateadjective
expressing persistant and earnest entreaty
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
and nothing more
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
LADY'SnounUS /ˈleɪdiz/
possessive form of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading A "'MELLICAN LADY'S" LITTLE TRICK.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A "'MELLICAN LADY'S" LITTLE TRICK.
MELLICAN
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From this reading A "'MELLICAN LADY'S" LITTLE TRICK.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
a particular point in time
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
Richard
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From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
StanhopenounUS /ˈstænəp/
a light open horse-drawn carriage with two or four wheels and one seat
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading A "'MELLICAN LADY'S" LITTLE TRICK.
unmaskverbUS /ənˈmæsk/
reveal the true nature of
From this reading This importunate fellow is determined to solve the mystery of his identity, to see him unmask.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
precisely as stated
From this reading And time just now is very precious to him.
at the time that
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Ten minutes spent in an attempt to evade him will be moments of fate for the ambitious detective.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In such an emergency, when every moment has its value, to think is to act with Richard Stanhope.
