(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 "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
cartridgesnounUS /ˈkɑːrtrədʒəz/
plural of “cartridge” — ammunition consisting of a cylindrical casing containing an explosive charge and a bullet; fired from a rifle or handgun
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
confoundedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaʊndɪd/
perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
Cook'snounUS /kʊks/
possessive form of “cook” — someone who cooks food
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
Coverdale
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From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
dispensedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspenst/
distributed or weighted out in carefully determined portions
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
don't
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From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
Fitz
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From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
magnitudenounUS /ˈmæɡnətuːd/
the property of relative size or extent (whether large or small)
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
and nothing more
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ORDERS FOR THE DAY "The orders for the day don't need much explanation," said Fitz.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It is this confounded revolver business," said Coverdale, "that I should like to see dispensed with.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Like all schemes of the first magnitude," said I, "it appears to be simplicity itself."
a source of difficulty
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
trousernounUS /ˈtraʊzər/
a garment (or part of a garment) designed for or relating to trousers
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It might so easily land us in serious trouble."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Merely see that there are six cartridges in your revolver; keep it in your trouser pocket with your hand on it, and then follow the man from Cook's."
