used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
at or in the front
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
any person at all
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
brutaladjectiveUS /ˈbruːtəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
didn't
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From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
embarrassedadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəst/
feeling or caused to feel ill at ease or self-conscious or ashamed
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
plural of “good” — benefit
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
how
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From this reading "Why, how should I know?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Why, how should I know?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
insinuationnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃən/
an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
immediately past
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
Launcelot
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From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
meaningly
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From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
a particular point in time
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
quaintadjectiveUS /kweɪnt/
strange in an interesting or pleasing way
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
unusual or striking
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
express in words
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
a particular situation
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Why, how should I know?
stammered
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From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
talentsnounUS /ˈtælənts/
plural of “talent” — natural abilities or qualities
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
Thorneycroft
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From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Thorneycroft, greatly embarrassed at the brutal insinuation of Holmes, colored deeply, and didn't seem to know what to say for a moment.
which person or people
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why, how should I know?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What peculiar things you _do_ say, Mr. Holmes," said the Countess, leaning forward with interest, as she looked meaningly at Lord Launcelot.
you've
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From this reading If you've got the goods on anybody, as the quaint American expression has it, go ahead and arrest them," he finally stammered.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I wonder if your remarkable talents will discover who made away with my best pair of shoes last night.
