used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MATTER OF A CIGAR.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
applenounUS /ˈæpəl/
fruit with red or yellow or green skin and sweet to tart crisp whitish flesh
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
Cephas
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
CIGARnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading THE MATTER OF A CIGAR.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
a female human offspring
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
Edythe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
at any time
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
the organ of sight
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
FirstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
fondnessnounUS /ˈfɑːndnəs/
a predisposition to like something
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
and nothing more
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
Lynne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE MATTER OF A CIGAR.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
mystifyverbUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪ/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MATTER OF A CIGAR.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
and nothing more
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
sequencenounUS /ˈsiːkwəns/
serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MATTER OF A CIGAR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading First, then, the known fondness between J. Cephas Lynne and his daughter Edythe.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nick Carter sat silent for a long time after that, and Lynne seemed quite content that he should do so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The detective was thinking over the facts of the case as he was arranging them in sequence in his own mind, and he could see but one conclusion at which to arrive as an explanation of the mystery; if the reader has already guessed at that conclusion, so much the better, for it is not the purpose here to mystify--only to arrive at facts just as the detective arrived at them.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The papers had had it, and all the world understood it, that ever since the death of the mother of Edythe Lynne the daughter had been the apple of the father’s eye.
