generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
bogusadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
CLEVERNESSnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Cray
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From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
dearly loved
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
fundnounUS /fʌnd/
a reserve of money set aside for some purpose
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
Gordon
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From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
Griswold
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From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
IMPOSTOR'S
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From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
interposed
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From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
immediately past
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
not any; not one
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “By no means, my dear Cray,” he said.
cut with a saw
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
carry out
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE IMPOSTOR’S CLEVERNESS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
treasurernounUS /ˈtreʒərər/
an officer charged with receiving and disbursing funds
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But Simpson was treasurer of the fund,” Cray interposed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading “He worked it so the bank accepted his authority, and——” Gordon was studying the millionaire’s face, and was clever enough to read what he saw there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You may take that for granted, of course,” Griswold agreed, in reference to the bogus detective’s last suggestion.
