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1893
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30
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From this reading Volume 105, December 30, 1893.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
(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 (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
ALLAN
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From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
a youthful male person
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
coat-tail
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From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
without stop or interruption
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
Cunnin
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From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Volume 105, December 30, 1893.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
drawing-room
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From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
EDGARnounUS /ˈedɡər/
the younger brother of Edwy who became king of Northumbria when it renounced Edwy; on Edwy's death he succeeded to the throne of England (944-975)
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
GUMPSHON
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From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
GUMPSHONS
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From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
HOLESnounUS /hoʊlz/
plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
it's
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From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
march in a procession
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
not any; not one
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
PICKLOCK
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From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
plum-cake
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From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
POEnounUS /poʊ/
United States writer and poet (1809-1849)
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I know what it is," said EDGAR ALLAN POE GUMPSHON, a boy of fifteen; "it's plum-cake.
in the near future
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
confined on all sides
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ADVENTURES OF PICKLOCK HOLES.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
ToilverbUS /tɔɪl/
work hard
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
VIInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading (_By Cunnin Toil._) No. VII.--THE STOLEN MARCH.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Volume 105, December 30, 1893.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading (_Continued._) As soon as we entered the drawing-room all the little GUMPSHONS clapped their hands with delight, and surrounded their Uncle PICKLOCK, each of them attempting to infer from the expression on the great detective's countenance what it was that he carried in his left coat-tail pocket.
