used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
bearsnounUS /berz/
plural of “bear” — massive plantigrade carnivorous or omnivorous mammals with long shaggy coats and strong claws
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
Feversham
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From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
handcuffedverbUS /ˈhændkʌft/
past form of “handcuff” — confine or restrain with or as if with manacles or handcuffs
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
he's
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From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
HOW
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From this reading HOW NICK WON OUT.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
Mannion
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From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
murderer'snounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
possessive form of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading HOW NICK WON OUT.
not any; not one
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
one-armedadjective
having one arm
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOW NICK WON OUT.
a human being
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
Playfair
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From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
police-station
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From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
To recall to mind.
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
resemblancenounUS /rɪˈzembləns/
similarity in appearance or external or superficial details
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
shamnounUS /ʃæm/
something that is a counterfeit; not what it seems to be
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
soldierlyadjective
(of persons) befitting a warrior
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
speaksverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
splendidlyadverbUS /ˈsplendədli/
extremely well
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
there's
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From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
(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 I remember Arthur Mannion well, and this man bears no resemblance to him."
which person or people
From this reading Jackson Feversham, who had been kept in the dark regarding the identity of the one-armed man, could not believe that the murderer of Playfair was the soldierly person who had represented himself to be the murderer's uncle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, he's one-armed, there's no sham there, his hair is light, his features are different, and he speaks in a different voice.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading HOW NICK WON OUT.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Arthur Mannion, splendidly disguised as he was, utterly collapsed at Nick Carter's denunciation, and he said not a word as he was led away, handcuffed, to the police-station.
