used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
braceletnounUS /ˈbreɪslət/
a band of cloth or leather or metal links attached to a wristwatch and wrapped around the wrist
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
rid of obstructions
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
diamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "I guess you know," said Frank.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I guess you know," said Frank.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I guess you know," said Frank.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
on one occasion
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
safestadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfəst/
superlative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I guess you know," said Frank.
cut with a saw
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
sendsverbUS /sendz/
third-person singular of “send” — cause to go somewhere
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
a special situation
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading A CLEAR CASE The shot had told--Frank saw this at once.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "I guess, too, that the best and safest thing for you to do is to get that bracelet back to the man you stole it from before he sends an officer after you."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "W--what diamond bracelet?" stammered the man.
a Caucasian
From this reading Brady gasped for breath and turned white as a sheet.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I guess you know," said Frank.
