used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK HAS A FRIGID IDEA.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
rid of obstructions
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
Feversham
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From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
FRIGIDadjectiveUS /ˈfrɪdʒəd/
sexually unresponsive
From this reading NICK HAS A FRIGID IDEA.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK HAS A FRIGID IDEA.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
ten 10s
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading NICK HAS A FRIGID IDEA.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
Mannion
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From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK HAS A FRIGID IDEA.
come into possession of
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
Playfair
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
ringsnounUS /rɪŋz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of a pair of heavy metal circles (usually covered with leather) suspended by ropes; used for gymnastic exercises
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
robbedverbUS /rɑːbd/
inflected form of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
express in words
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "It is something of a puzzle," replied the detective, "but it is possible that I may arrive at a solution."
stepsonnounUS /ˈstepsʌn/
the son your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But though I am convinced," said he, "that the stepson is the guilty man, I am puzzled over the motive.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
look attentively
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Nick told Feversham what he had discovered bearing upon the case of Arthur Mannion, from which it became clear to Feversham that Mannion was the murderer.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Mannion robbed the house and secured two thousand dollars, why should he, a few days afterward, kill Playfair to obtain less than a hundred, or, say, two hundred, taking into consideration the watch and rings?"
