used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
billiard-room
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From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
Blanston
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From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
Byrne
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From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
exploringverbUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “explore” — inquire into
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
set up or found
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
a man of refinement
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
Gimblet
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From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
gun-room
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From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
pantrynounUS /ˈpæntri/
a small storeroom for storing foods or wines
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
with low volume
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
precisely as stated
From this reading A very nice young gentleman, sir, Sir David has always been; it seems dreadful to think of him lifting his hand against his uncle.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Gimblet left the gun-room quietly; and after some more exploring discovered the way to the back premises.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the pantry he found Blanston, whom he invited to follow him to the deserted billiard-room for a few minutes' conversation.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I'm sure I wish, sir," said the man, "that you could prove he never did it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know," he told him, "Miss Byrne and your new young master want me to examine the evidence that Sir David Southern is the author of this terrible crime."
