used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
the state of being absent
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
cashnounUS /kæʃ/
money in the form of bills or coins
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
essentialadjectiveUS /eˈsenʃəl/
absolutely necessary; vitally necessary
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
ExpensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspensɪv/
high in price or charging high prices
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
GORDON
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From this reading GORDON TACKLES NICK’S SAFE.
greedyadjectiveUS /ˈɡriːdi/
immoderately desirous of acquiring e.g. wealth
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
Green-eye
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From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
handyadjectiveUS /ˈhændi/
easy to reach
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
journeysnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrniz/
plural of “journey” — the act of traveling from one place to another
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
NICK'SnounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading GORDON TACKLES NICK’S SAFE.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
many times at short intervals
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
one's
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From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
a full supply
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading GORDON TACKLES NICK’S SAFE.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
a quantity of money
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
TACKLESnounUS /ˈtækəlz/
plural of “tackle” — the person who plays that position on a football team
From this reading GORDON TACKLES NICK’S SAFE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For one thing, he felt certain that the famous detective kept money there—very likely a large sum—for, in Nick’s profession, it is often essential to lay one’s hands on plenty of cash at very short notice.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
precisely as stated
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Green-eye Gordon stood looking at the safe that was built into the wall of Nick’s study, and, as he stared at it, his eyes were very greedy in expression.
at the time that
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading It remained to be seen, of course, whether the detective’s absence had made any difference in this respect.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Expensive journeys have to be undertaken on little warning, often at hours when the banks are closed, for instance, and there are many other ways in which ready money comes in handy.
