adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
advancingadjectiveUS /ədˈvænsɪŋ/
moving forward
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
AlsoadverbUS /ˈɔːlsoʊ/
in addition
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
AndeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
assistancenounUS /əˈsɪstəns/
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
attentionnounUS /əˈtenʃən/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
bothdeterminerUS /boʊθ/
the two together, not just one
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
boynounUS /bɔɪ/
a youthful male person
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
casenounUS /keɪs/
an occurrence of something
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
co-workernounUS /ˈkoʊˈwɜːrkər/
an associate that one works with
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
delightedadjectiveUS /dɪˈlaɪtəd/
greatly pleased
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
detailsnounUS /dɪˈteɪlz/
true confidential information
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
diplomaticallyadverbUS /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪkli/
with diplomacy; in a diplomatic manner
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
Driscoll's
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From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
efficiencynounUS /ɪˈfɪʃənsi/
the ratio of the output to the input of any system
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
energiesnounUS /ˈenərdʒiz/
plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
errandsnounUS /ˈerəndz/
plural of “errand” — a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
Fibsy's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
greatlyadverbUS /ˈɡreɪtli/
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
heartnounUS /hɑːrt/
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
importantadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtənt/
of great significance or value
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
InprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
intelligentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtelɪdʒəntli/
in an intelligent manner
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
lettingnounUS /ˈletɪŋ/
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
madeadjectiveUS /meɪd/
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
makeverbUS /meɪk/
engage in
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
makingnounUS /ˈmeɪkɪŋ/
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
masternounUS /ˈmæstər/
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
McGuire
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
merelyadverbUS /ˈmɪrli/
and nothing more
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
minutenounUS /ˈmɪnət/
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
naturaladjectiveUS /ˈnætʃərəl/
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Also, he depended greatly on Fibsy’s assistance.
others
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
rapidlyadverbUS /ˈræpədli/
with speed
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
servicesnounUS /ˈsɜːrvəsəz/
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
Shane
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From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
skilfullyadverb
with skill
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
StonenounUS /stoʊn/
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
Stone'snounUS /stoʊnz/
possessive form of “stone” — a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
theirdeterminerUS /ðer/
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
thempronounUS /ðem/
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
toolsnounUS /tuːlz/
plural of “tool” — an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
tuitionnounUS /tjuːˈɪʃən/
a fee paid for instruction (especially for higher education)
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
usenounUS /juːs/
the act of using
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
utilizedadjectiveUS /ˈjuːtəlaɪzd/
put to use
From this reading In the present case, he skilfully utilized both Shane and Driscoll’s energies, and received their reports--diplomatically concealing the fact that he was making tools of them, and letting them infer that he was merely their co-worker.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An important feature of Fleming Stone’s efficiency was his ability to make use of the services of others.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading The boy was indefatigable, and he did errands intelligently, and made investigations with a minute attention to details, that delighted the heart of his master.
YoungadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Young McGuire had all the natural attributes of a detective, and under the tuition of Fleming Stone was advancing rapidly.
