used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
(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 What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
carefulnessnounUS /ˈkerfəlnes/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
connived
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From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
distractedadjectiveUS /dɪˈstræktəd/
having the attention diverted especially because of anxiety
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
effectedadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪd/
settled securely and unconditionally
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
fabricatedadjectiveUS /ˈfæbrɪkeɪtəd/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
set up or found
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
Mattie
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From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
a form of address for a man
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
express in words
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
snake-like
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From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
SUFFOLK
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From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading What would he think of her?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
in the direction of
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
the topmost one of two
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading STRANGE VISITORS TO GREAT SUFFOLK STREET.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
watchfulnessnoun
the process of paying close and continuous attention
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
WattsnounUS /wɑːts/
English poet and theologian (1674-1748)
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
Wesden
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From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mattie guessed the plan by which the robbery had been effected, and at which Mrs. Watts had connived.
which person or people
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
in the company of; together with
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Her attention had been distracted by the story that had been fabricated for the purpose, and then the accomplice, on his hands and knees, had stolen snake-like towards the door opening on the stairs, and made short work with everything of value to be found in the upper floors.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
a late time of life
From this reading What was to be done?--what would Mr. Wesden say, he who had never had a robbery committed on his premises during all the long years of his business life, thanks to his carefulness and watchfulness?
