used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
speak to
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
anew
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
(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 It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
ButtonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
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showing who or what does the action
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
conspicuousadjectiveUS /kənˈspɪkjuːəs/
obvious to the eye or mind
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
DaggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading SHADOW, THE MYSTERIOUS DETECTIVE.
entertainverbUS /ˌentərˈteɪn/
provide entertainment for
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
etc
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From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
HOWARDnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
of an obscure nature
From this reading SHADOW, THE MYSTERIOUS DETECTIVE.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
personallyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrsənəli/
as yourself
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
plungingverbUS /ˈplʌndʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “plunge” — thrust or throw into
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading SHADOW, THE MYSTERIOUS DETECTIVE.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
SleuthnounUS /sluːθ/
a detective who follows a trail
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHADOW, THE MYSTERIOUS DETECTIVE.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Again I have been called on to entertain my wide circle of young friends, by relating another story of detective life.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
but in spite of that
From this reading It is held as a rule that an author should never introduce himself into the story he is writing, and yet I find, on looking back, that in nearly all of my recent stories I have described myself as playing a more or less conspicuous part.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before plunging into my story, I have thought it best to address a few words to you personally, and about myself.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading By POLICE CAPTAIN HOWARD, Author of "Old Mystery," "Young Sleuth," "The Silver Dagger," "A Piece of Paper," "The Broken Button," etc., etc.
