used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
allowingverbUS /əˈlaʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
contendverbUS /kənˈtend/
maintain or assert
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
being one more than seven
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
exhumedverbUS /eksˈhjuːmd/
past form of “exhume” — dig up for reburial or for medical investigation; of dead bodies
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
identifiedadjectiveUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪd/
having the identity known or established
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
imperativelyadverb
in an imperative and commanding manner
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
absolutely essential
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
not any; not one
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
come into possession of
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
on one occasion
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
relyverbUS /rɪˈlaɪ/
have faith or confidence in
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
cut with a saw
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
move stealthily
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
stringsnounUS /strɪŋz/
the section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
underrateverbUS /ˌʌndərˈreɪt/
make too low an estimate of
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was greatly excited, and said if I succeeded in bringing the truth to light I was a made man.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading I seemed to be pulled in so many ways at once, and to have so many things to look after, that I saw the danger of wasting my time upon matters of no importance and allowing the leading strings to slip away from me.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading Punctually at eight o'clock the following morning Wheeler presented himself, and under the seal of secrecy I gave him a fair insight into the Mystery.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I was glad, therefore, to obtain the services of a man upon whom I could rely, and as I deemed it imperatively necessary that I should remain in London, I explained to Wheeler my desire that Louis' body should be exhumed and identified, and asked him if he thought he could manage it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was beginning to think so myself, but I did not underrate the difficulties with which I had to contend.
