used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
can't
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From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
conclusivelyadverbUS /kənˈkluːsɪvli/
in a conclusive way
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
crimsonadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmzən/
of a color at the end of the color spectrum (next to orange); resembling the color of blood or cherries or tomatoes or rubies
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
dropsnounUS /drɑːps/
plural of “drop” — a shape that is spherical and small
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
eminentadjectiveUS /ˈemənənt/
standing above others in quality or position
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
divisible by two
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
FaithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
HatchverbUS /hætʃ/
emerge from the eggs
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
lacking in or deprived of strength or power
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
indicatedverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtəd/
past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a particular point in time
From this reading He was silent a moment.
nailingverbUS /ˈneɪlɪŋ/
-ing form of “nail” — attach something somewhere by means of nails
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a human being
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
phonographically
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
(baseball) base consisting of a rubber slab where the batter stands; it must be touched by a base runner in order to score
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
by chance
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
provingverbUS /ˈpruːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
recitalnounUS /rəˈsaɪtəl/
the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
recurring again and again
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
scientistnounUS /ˈsaɪəntɪst/
a person with advanced knowledge of one or more sciences
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading He was silent a moment.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
studyingnounUS /ˈstʌdiɪŋ/
reading carefully with intent to remember
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
carry out
From this reading "Every step I take forward is a step backward," the reporter declared in conclusion with a helpless grin.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
WalpolenounUS /ˈwɔːlpoʊl/
English writer and historian; son of Sir Robert Walpole (1717-1797)
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Instead of showing that Dick Herbert might not have stolen the plate I am proving conclusively that he was the thief--nailing it to him so hard that he can't possibly get out of it."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The scientist listened without comment to the recital, casually studying meanwhile the three crimson drops on the glass.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading Faithfully, phonographically even, Hatch repeated to The Thinking Machine the conversation he had had with Doctor Walpole, indicating on the person of the eminent scientist the exact spot of the wound as Doctor Walpole had indicated it to him.
