afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
allegedadjectiveUS /əˈledʒd/
declared but not proved
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
AMATEURnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
a youthful male person
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
can't
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From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
an occurrence of something
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
coaxingadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊksɪŋ/
pleasingly persuasive or intended to persuade
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
despiteprepositionUS /dɪˈspaɪt/
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
divulgeverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒ/
make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
else
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From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
divisible by two
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
Fred
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From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
I'll
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From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
it's
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From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
majoritynounUS /məˈdʒɔːrəti/
the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
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 AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
minersnounUS /ˈmaɪnərz/
plural of “miner” — laborer who works in a mine
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
no person; not anyone
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
rapiditynounUS /rəˈpɪdəti/
a rate that is rapid
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
recurring again and again
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
express in speech
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
express in words
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
two times
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
at the time that
From this reading Twice during the afternoon the cashier questioned Fred closely as to what the prisoner meant when he spoke of their desire to buy land, but despite the coaxing and even threats he refused to divulge the secret.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading AMATEUR DETECTIVES Fred was forced to attend to his duties at the store immediately after the return from Black town, and while so engaged could not fail to hear the many comments upon the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The news of the alleged robbery had spread with wonderful rapidity, and the majority of the miners believed Sam to be guilty.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading "If it can't be helped I'll tell Mr. Wright, but nobody else," the boy repeated, and further than this he positively refused to speak.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Then it's time you went home," the official finally said, in an angry tone.
