used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
associatedverbUS /əˈsoʊsieɪtɪd/
past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
CamdennounUS /ˈkæmdən/
a city in southwestern New Jersey on the Delaware River near Philadelphia
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
cherishedadjectiveUS /ˈtʃerɪʃt/
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
daringnounUS /ˈderɪŋ/
a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
Detective-Sergeant
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From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
excitingadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/
creating or arousing excitement
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
the soft tissue of the body of a vertebrate: mainly muscle tissue and fat
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
GangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
hairbreadth
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From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
intimatelyadverbUS /ˈɪntəmətli/
in a close manner
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
Neale
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From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
PrimrosenounUS /ˈprɪmroʊz/
any of numerous short-stemmed plants of the genus Primula having tufted basal leaves and showy flowers clustered in umbels or heads
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
Starmidge
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From this reading He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
Starmidge's
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From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Neale had read all about Starmidge's activities in both cases, and of the hairbreadth escape he had gone through in connection with the second.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
unravelled
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From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was the man who had unravelled the mysteries of the Primrose Hill murder--a particularly exciting and underground affair.
weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
(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 He knew Detective-Sergeant Starmidge well enough by name and reputation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
which person or people
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE SATURDAY NIGHT STRANGER Neale, who had never seen a real, live detective in the flesh, but who cherished something of a passion for reading sensational fiction and the reports of criminal cases in the weekly newspapers, looked at the man from New Scotland Yard with a feeling of surprise.
a late time of life
From this reading It was he who had been intimately associated with the bringing to justice of the Camden Town Gang--a group of daring and successful criminals which had baffled the London police for two years.
