used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
an occurrence of something
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
changingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒɪŋ/
marked by continuous change or effective action
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
approval
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
discreditverbUS /dɪˈskredət/
cause to be distrusted or disbelieved
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
disposalnounUS /dɪˈspoʊzəl/
the power to use something or someone
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
don't
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From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
fifty-threeadjective
being three more than fifty
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
forty-nineadjective
being nine more than forty
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
I'd
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From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
I've
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From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
a message received and understood
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
immediately past
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
and nothing more
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “On the contrary,” said Holmes, “out of my last fifty-three cases my name has only appeared in four, and the police have had all the credit in forty-nine.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
tartlyadverbUS /ˈtɑːrtli/
in a tart manner
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
make an effort or attempt
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
the act of using
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
precisely as stated
From this reading “I’d be very glad of a hint or two,” said the detective, changing his manner.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading I don’t blame you for not knowing this, for you are young and inexperienced, but if you wish to get on in your new duties you will work with me and not against me.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I’ve heard of your methods before now, Mr. Holmes,” said he, tartly.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading “You are ready enough to use all the information that the police can lay at your disposal, and then you try to finish the case yourself and bring discredit on them.”
