used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
(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 His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
for the reason that
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Therefore I refuse to believe you further."
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
Delanne
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From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
true confidential information
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
don't
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From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
at any time
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
the organ of sight
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
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 "Therefore I refuse to believe you further."
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
instinctivelyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪvliː/
as a matter of instinct
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
loungeverbUS /laʊndʒ/
sit or recline comfortably
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
ManchesternounUS /ˈmæntʃestər/
largest city in New Hampshire; located in southeastern New Hampshire on the Merrimack river
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
Matin
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From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
make reference to
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading "Therefore I refuse to believe you further."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
stifflyadverbUS /ˈstɪfli/
in a stiff manner
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
Sylvia's
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From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "Therefore I refuse to believe you further."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Therefore I refuse to believe you further."
untrueadjectiveUS /ənˈtruː/
not according with the facts
From this reading His assertion that the Paris _Matin_ had published all the details was, in all probability, untrue.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was a diligent reader of the English papers, but had never seen any mention of the great association of expert criminals.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I instinctively mistrusted him, because he had kept such a watchful eye upon me ever since I had sat with Sylvia's father in the lounge of that big hotel in Manchester.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't think you are honest with me, Monsieur Delanne," I said stiffly.
