used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
acquainting
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From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
a person who is in charge
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
without stop or interruption
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
EdwardsnounUS /ˈedwərdz/
American theologian whose sermons and writings stimulated a period of renewed interest in religion in America (1703-1758)
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
one or the other of two
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
Everman
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From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
start firing a weapon
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
FiremannounUS /ˈfaɪrmən/
play in which children pretend to put out a fire
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
of great significance or value
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
go away from a place
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
the force of workers available
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
information about recent and important events
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
ReceivesverbUS /rəˈsiːvz/
third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
that is looked for
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
believed likely
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
TalkativeadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːkətɪv/
full of trivial conversation
From this reading A Fire and a Talkative Fireman--Mrs. Edwards Receives a Letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
trainsnounUS /treɪnz/
plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
look attentively
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
in the company of; together with
From this reading After dinner operative Everman called upon the chief of police, and acquainting him fully with the nature of his business in the city, he enlisted his services in our behalf.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading This was continued without result for three days, but on the afternoon of the fourth, the chief sought Everman at the hotel and informed him that he had important news to communicate.
Woodford
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From this reading Men were detailed to watch the arriving and departing trains, in order to discover if Edwards either paid a visit to Woodford or attempted to leave the place.
but in spite of that
From this reading This step was taken as a mere precaution, for the detective as yet felt confident that Mrs. Edwards was entirely ignorant of the movements of her husband or of the crime which he was suspected of committing.
