used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
acclaimingverbUS /əˈkleɪmɪŋ/
-ing form of “acclaim” — praise vociferously
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
assented
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From this reading "Aye--a good lot!" assented Chisholm.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
Aye
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From this reading "Aye--a good lot!" assented Chisholm.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
Chisholm
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From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
didn't
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From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
don't
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From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
enthusiasticallyadverbUS /ɪnˌθuːziˈæstɪkli/
with enthusiasm; in an enthusiastic manner
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
set up or found
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
gleefuladjectiveUS /ˈɡliːfəl/
full of high-spirited delight
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Aye--a good lot!" assented Chisholm.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
ten 10s
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
located inward
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
Lindsey
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From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading "Aye--a good lot!" assented Chisholm.
a form of address for a man
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
Phillips
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From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
pocket-book
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From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading "But it was in a pocket-book in an inner pocket of his coat, and in his purse."
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
a quantity of money
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
carry out
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
precisely as stated
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
(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 FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
at the time that
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "If it was robbery, why didn't they take everything?" inquired Mr. Lindsey.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading FIVE HUNDRED A YEAR It was very evident that Chisholm was in a state of gleeful assurance about his theory, and I don't think he was very well pleased when Mr. Lindsey, instead of enthusiastically acclaiming it as a promising one, began to ask him questions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You found a pretty considerable sum on Phillips as it was when you searched his body, didn't you?" he asked.
