used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
abilitiesnounUS /əˈbɪlətiːz/
plural of “ability” — the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
ANDY
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From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
Bloomsburynoun
a city district of central London laid out in garden squares
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
a person who is in charge
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
Didn't
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From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
how
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From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
Jules
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From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
and nothing more
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
Larry
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From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
matesnounUS /meɪts/
a pair of people who live together
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "And now, boys, tell me just how it happened."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
by chance
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
sarcasmnounUS /ˈsɑːrkæzəm/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
dependable
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Well, I confess that I never expected such great good luck," admitted the other.
express in words
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
townsmannounUS /ˈtaʊnzmən/
a person from the same town as yourself
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The Head of the Bloomsbury police force looked so utterly amazed that Larry and some of his mates could not help laughing.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
in the company of; together with
From this reading GALLANT ANDY "Good morning, Chief!" said the prisoner, with a cool grin.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Didn't expect to find Jules waiting up for you on the way back, did you, Chief?" asked Andy, with perhaps a touch of sarcasm in his voice; for to tell the truth the boy did not have a very high opinion of the stout man's abilities in the way of thief catching, though liking him well enough as a genial townsman.
