used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
absorbingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɔːrbɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
announceverbUS /əˈnaʊns/
make known; make an announcement
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
any thing at all
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
BroadsidenounUS /ˈbrɔːdsaɪd/
an advertisement (usually printed on a page or in a leaflet) intended for wide distribution
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
comparisonnounUS /kəmˈperəsən/
the act of examining resemblances
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
crackerjacknounUS /ˈkrækərdʒæk/
someone excellent of their kind
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
crookednessnounUS /ˈkrʊkədnəs/
a tortuous and twisted shape or position
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
wanted intensely
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
in a serious manner
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
electverbUS /ɪˈlekt/
select by a vote for an office or membership
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
FletchernounUS /ˈfletʃər/
prolific English dramatist who collaborated with Francis Beaumont and many other dramatists (1579-1625)
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
Fletcher's
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From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
followersnounUS /ˈfɑːloʊərz/
a group of followers or enthusiasts
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
genuinelyadverbUS /ˈdʒenjəwənli/
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
GlobenounUS /ɡloʊb/
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
holdsnounUS /hoʊldz/
plural of “hold” — the act of grasping
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
knacknounUS /næk/
a special way of doing something
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
Knickerbocker
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From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
Linford
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From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
being nothing more than specified
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
NewarknounUS /ˈnuːərk/
the largest city in New Jersey; located in northeastern New Jersey
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
information about recent and important events
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
not any; not one
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
Pratt
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From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
with speed
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
RemindsverbUS /riˈmaɪndz/
third-person singular of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
sketchingverbUS /ˈsketʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “sketch” — make a sketch of
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
StevensonnounUS /ˈstiːvənsən/
Scottish author (1850-1894)
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
sustainsverbUS /səˈsteɪnz/
third-person singular of “sustain” — lengthen or extend in duration or space
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
UnquestionablyadverbUS /ənˈkwestʃənəbli/
without question
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
weavernounUS /ˈwiːvər/
a craftsman who weaves cloth
From this reading "As a weaver of detective tales Mr. Fletcher is entitled to a seat among the elect.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Reminds one of Stevenson--and Mr. Fletcher sustains the comparison well."--_Newark Evening News._ "...
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
at the time that
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
which person or people
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Unquestionably, the detective story of the season and, therefore, one which no lover of detective fiction should miss."--_The Broadside._ "A crackerjack mystery tale; the story of Linford Pratt, who earnestly desired to get on in life, by hook or by crook--with no objection whatever to crookedness, so long as it could be performed in safety and secrecy."--_Knickerbocker Press._
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading His numerous followers will find his latest book fully as absorbing as anything from his pen that has previously appeared."--_New York Times._ "The story is one that holds the reader with more than the mere interest of sensational events: Mr. Fletcher writes in a notable style, and he has a knack for sketching character rapidly.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading "_We always feel as though we were really spreading happiness when we can announce a genuinely satisfactory mystery story, such as J. B. Fletcher's new one._"--N. P. D. in the New York Globe.
