used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
annexedverbUS /ˈænekst/
past form of “annex” — take (territory) as if by conquest
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
appropriatedverbUS /əˈproʊprieɪtɪd/
past form of “appropriate” — give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
banternounUS /ˈbæntər/
light teasing repartee
From this reading I was not indisposed to banter him a little.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
for the reason that
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
Cazalette
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From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
Cazalette's
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From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
discomfiturenoun
anxious embarrassment
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was not indisposed to banter him a little.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
indisposedadjective
somewhat ill or prone to illness
From this reading I was not indisposed to banter him a little.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I was not indisposed to banter him a little.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
not any; not one
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
perceptionnounUS /pərˈsepʃən/
the representation of what is perceived; basic component in the formation of a concept
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
poohpoohed
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From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
unusual or striking
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
cut with a saw
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
express in words
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
scratchesnounUS /ˈskrætʃəz/
plural of “scratch” — an abraded area where the skin is torn or worn off
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
senileadjectiveUS /ˈsiːnaɪl/
mentally or physically infirm with age
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
a person, without saying who
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
a special situation
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "The thing has been appropriated because somebody believes, as Mr. Cazalette evidently does, or did, that there may be a clue in those scratches, or marks, on the inside of the lid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
tobacco-box
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From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
treatingverbUS /ˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “treat” — interact in a certain way
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
precisely as stated
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had poohpoohed Mr. Cazalette's almost senile eagerness about the thing, treating his request as of no importance; now he suddenly discovered that somebody had conceived a remarkable interest in the tobacco-box and had cleverly annexed it--under his very eyes--and he was angry with himself for his lack of care and perception.
YELLOWFACE
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From this reading YELLOWFACE It was very evident that the inspector was considerably puzzled, not to say upset, by the disappearance of the tobacco-box, and I fancied that I saw the real reason of his discomfiture.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The second of your questions might be easily answered," I said.
