used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
(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 Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
Carr
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From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
Carraway
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From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
Carraway's
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From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
checkbooknounUS /ˈtʃekbʊk/
a book issued to holders of checking accounts
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
deem to be
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
copiousadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊpiəs/
large in number or quantity (especially of discourse)
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
Dundee
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From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
one or the other of two
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
expertadjectiveUS /ˈekspərt/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
fingerprintnounUS /ˈfɪŋɡərprɪnt/
a print made by an impression of the ridges in the skin of a finger; often used for biometric identification in criminal investigations
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
immediately past
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
LydianounUS /ˈlɪdiə/
an ancient region on the coast of western Asia Minor; a powerful kingdom until conquered by the Persians in 546 BC
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
manillanounUS /məˈnɪlə/
a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
Nita's
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From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
not any; not one
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
a brief written record
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
and nothing more
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
on the contrary
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
retrievedverbUS /rɪˈtriːvd/
Got or brought back something that was lost or hidden.
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
ruefullyadverbUS /ˈruːfəli/
in a rueful manner
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
Sanderson
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From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
smalleradjectiveUS /ˈsmɔːlər/
small or little relative to something else
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
not in physical motion
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
tell-tale
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From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
testamentnounUS /ˈtestəmənt/
a profession of belief
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
having come into contact
From this reading Carraway's report had rather dashed him at first, for it proved that no other hands than Nita's--and his own, of course--had touched either envelope or contents.
transcriptionnounUS /ˌtrænˈskrɪpʃən/
something written, especially copied from one medium to another, as a typewritten version of dictation
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The last two Dundee had retrieved from Carraway only this morning, after having submitted them to the fingerprint expert on Sunday.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
weighedverbUS /weɪd/
past form of “weigh” — have a certain weight
From this reading At any rate, he had been thorough, he congratulated himself, as he weighed the big manilla envelope containing his own transcription of the copious shorthand notes he had taken during the first hours of the investigation.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Well--and Dundee grinned ruefully--he had been on the job all right, but would Sanderson consider that he had "watched his step"?
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading A smaller envelope held Nita's tell-tale checkbook, her amazing last will and testament, and the still more startling note she had written to Lydia Carr.
