used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
antiqueadjectiveUS /ænˈtiːk/
made in or typical of earlier times and valued for its age
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
attemptsnounUS /əˈtempts/
plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
the two together, not just one
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
commentedverbUS /ˈkɑːmentəd/
past form of “comment” — make or write a comment on
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
Creighton
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From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
encouragementnounUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒmənt/
the expression of approval and support
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
foilverbUS /fɔɪl/
enhance by contrast
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
set up or found
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
the act of departing
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
Jeems
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From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
laboringadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərɪŋ/
doing arduous or unpleasant work
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
lingeredverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡərd/
past form of “linger” — remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
of or relating to or characteristic of literature
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
lukewarmadjectiveUS /ˈluːˈkwɔːrm/
moderately warm
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
OrleansnounUS /ˈɔːrliənz/
a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Holmes was a perfect foil for his laboring friend.
publisher'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
possessive form of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
Ralestones
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From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
Ricky
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From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
scoutnounUS /skaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
storage-room
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From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
SWAMPverbUS /swɑːmp/
drench or submerge or be drenched or submerged
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading INTO THE SWAMP In spite of the fact that they received but lukewarm encouragement from Charity, both Holmes and Creighton lingered on in New Orleans.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
the main stem of a tree; usually covered with bark; the bole is usually the part that is commercially useful for lumber
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Ricky commented upon the fact that being a publisher's scout was almost like being an antique buyer.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading And he spent one hot morning going through the trunk of papers which the Ralestones had found in the storage-room.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Creighton made several attempts to get in touch with Jeems, whom he seemed to suspect of concealing vast literary treasures.
