used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
in addition
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
arrangementsnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
CAPTUREverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
completedadjectiveUS /kəmˈpliːtəd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
the act of departing
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
DUDIE
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
DUNNE
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
Frewen
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From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
HOUSEBREAKERS
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From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
and nothing more
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
LAYSnounUS /leɪz/
plural of “lay” — a narrative song with a recurrent refrain
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
come together
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
niecenounUS /niːs/
a daughter of your brother or sister
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The detective completed his arrangements for spending a night in the house.
not in physical motion
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Strange incidents meet us in our profession, chief."
precisely as stated
From this reading DUDIE DUNNE LAYS LOW FOR THE HOUSEBREAKERS, MAKES A GREAT CAPTURE, AND ALSO MAKES A VERY PECULIAR DISCOVERY.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He also gave instructions to Mrs. Frewen and her niece just what they were to do under the possibilities of the approaching night.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A little later and the detective took his departure, and still later met the chief, to whom he said:
