used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
in addition
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
next to; at the side of
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
of short duration or distance
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
Dunbar's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
fastenverbUS /ˈfæsən/
cause to be firmly attached
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
GibsonnounUS /ˈɡɪbsən/
United States illustrator remembered for his creation of the “Gibson girl” (1867-1944)
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
grappling-hook
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
free from evil or guilt
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
a form of address for a man
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
a lightweight cord
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
to-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
vindicationnounUS /vɪndəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of vindicating or defending against criticism or censure etc.
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
We'll
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From this reading "We'll stay at the inn to-night," he continued, as he rose and faced the astonished sergeant.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Late that evening, as we sat together smoking our pipes in the village inn, Holmes gave me a brief review of what had passed.
at the time that
From this reading You can let Mr. Gibson know that I will see him in the morning, when steps can be taken for Miss Dunbar's vindication."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading You will also find beside it the revolver, string and weight with which this vindictive woman attempted to disguise her own crime and to fasten a charge of murder upon an innocent victim.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You will, of course, get a grappling-hook and you will easily restore my friend's revolver.
