used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
attentiveadjectiveUS /əˈtentɪv/
(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
bank-bill
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From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
Bert's
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From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
only a very short time before
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
the literary culture
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
for more time
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
not any; not one
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
a brief written record
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
being perceived or observed
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
pallidadjectiveUS /ˈpæləd/
abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
Percy'snounUS /ˈpɜːrsiz/
possessive form of “percy” — United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
purloiner
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From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
Reginald
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From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
express in words
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
believed likely
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
the act of testing something
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
twenty-dollar
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From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading It is hardly necessary to say that the young man was Percy's friend, Reginald Ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT BECAME OF THE STOLEN NOTE.
at the time that
From this reading When the landlord gave his testimony, he was no longer in doubt, for he had himself noticed the letters I. W. on the back of the bank-bill.
which person or people
From this reading He seemed unusually interested, as was indeed the case, for he strongly suspected that he knew who was the actual purloiner of the stolen twenty-dollar bill.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Among the attentive listeners at Bert's trial was a tall young man with light hair and pallid complexion, upon whose thin face there played a shrewd smile.
