Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

to or in a foreign country

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

at or in the front

From this reading It is no fun trying to get ahead of them.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading They are too easy.”

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

for the reason that

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

surround so as to force to give up

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

a thief who breaks open safes to steal valuable contents

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading They are too easy.”

an opposing military force

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

divisible by two

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading It is no fun trying to get ahead of them.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It is no fun trying to get ahead of them.

destroyed or killed

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

relating to or designed for or performed on musical instruments

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

promise of reimbursement in the case of loss; paid to people or companies so concerned about hazards that they have made prepayments to an insurance company

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is no fun trying to get ahead of them.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

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 JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used to form the superlative

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

information about recent and important events

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

not any; not one

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

belonging to some prior time

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

emotions experienced when not in a state of well-being

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

express in words

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

a word or expression used for some particular thing

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It is no fun trying to get ahead of them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading They are too easy.”

hard to endure

From this reading “There is pleasure in trying to circumvent a man like O’Gorman, but most of these so-called detectives have gone into the business because they have failed as life insurance agents.

suggesting the operation of supernatural influences

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

at the time that

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

during the time that

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.

which person or people

From this reading “A good thief has some respect for a good detective,” one noted cracksman, who was serving his term in the penitentiary, was heard to say when the news came that his one-time enemy was no more.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading JOSIE O’GORMAN Detective O’Gorman’s death while he was abroad on United States Secret Service brought sadness to the hearts of many, even to some of the criminals whom his almost uncanny powers had been instrumental in bringing to justice.