afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
one or the other of two
From this reading “Either that, Roger; or else the fellow purchased the cigarettes for himself.”
else
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From this reading “Either that, Roger; or else the fellow purchased the cigarettes for himself.”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
a boy or man
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Either that, Roger; or else the fellow purchased the cigarettes for himself.”
insinuateverbUS /ˌɪnˈsɪnjuːeɪt/
introduce or insert (oneself) in a subtle manner
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
Jasniff
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From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Why not, Roger?
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Either that, Roger; or else the fellow purchased the cigarettes for himself.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
a male human offspring
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Either that, Roger; or else the fellow purchased the cigarettes for himself.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
Wadsworth
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From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Do you mean to insinuate that that chauffeur was Nick Jasniff?” exclaimed the senator’s son.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading “Why not, Roger?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be an easy matter for Jasniff to disguise himself.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Then you think the fellow purchased the cigarettes for Jasniff?” questioned Roger, after our hero had made the declaration concerning the Wadsworth robbery.
