used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SOMEBODY ELSE AT WORK.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
Carr
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From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
dottedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːtəd/
having a pattern of dots
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
ELSE
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From this reading SOMEBODY ELSE AT WORK.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
in a free manner
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
a man of refinement
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
Hartledon
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From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
hieroglyphicsnounUS /ˌhaɪroʊˈɡlɪfɪks/
plural of “hieroglyphic” — writing that resembles hieroglyphics (usually by being illegible)
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
note-book
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From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
one's
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From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power
From this reading "He knows the parties, and is almost as much interested in the affair as I am."
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
a person, without saying who
From this reading SOMEBODY ELSE AT WORK.
express in speech
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were shut in together: the detective officer, Mr. Carr, and Lord Hartledon.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The detective glanced at Lord Hartledon with his deep eyes, but he did not know him, and took out a note-book, on which some words and figures were dotted down, hieroglyphics to any one's eyes but his own.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SOMEBODY ELSE AT WORK.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You may speak freely before this gentleman," observed Mr. Carr, as if in apology for a third being present.
