used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “It’s a clean knock-out,” announced Bat.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
ASHTON-KIRK
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From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
From this reading “It’s a clean knock-out,” announced Bat.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “It’s a clean knock-out,” announced Bat.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
assemble or get together
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
HEARSverbUS /hiːrz/
third-person singular of “hear” — perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
I'll
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From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
It's
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From this reading “It’s a clean knock-out,” announced Bat.
ivorynounUS /ˈaɪvəri/
a hard smooth ivory colored dentine that makes up most of the tusks of elephants and walruses
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
and nothing more
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
knock-out
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From this reading “It’s a clean knock-out,” announced Bat.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
engage in
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
a particular point in time
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
pocketingverbUS /ˈpɑːkətɪŋ/
-ing form of “pocket” — put in one's pocket
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
in a swift manner
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
in or at that place or location
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH ASHTON-KIRK HEARS MATTERS OF INTEREST The special detective smiled and nodded.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Swiftly he worked with the glass and a small ivory rule; then pocketing these he resumed the blue glasses and arose to his feet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Just a moment,” said he; “there are a few little indications which I want to make sure of, then I’ll talk to you.”
you're
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From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I gather from your words and your expression of face that you’re a trifle surprised!”
