used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “Doctor Weathered,” the Captain pronounced slowly.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
a person who is in charge
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Doctor Weathered,” the Captain pronounced slowly.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
plural of “idea” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
deeply or markedly affected or influenced
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
not any; not one
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
pronouncedadjectiveUS /prəˈnaʊnst/
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading “Doctor Weathered,” the Captain pronounced slowly.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
riddleverbUS /ˈrɪdəl/
pierce with many holes
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
sagacitynounUS /səˈɡæs.ə.t̬i/
The quality of being sagacious; keen wisdom and sound judgment. (Sự minh triết, sự sáng suốt.)
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
express in words
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “Very little doubt, I should say,” my chief responded.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “Doctor Weathered,” the Captain pronounced slowly.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
Tarleton
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From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
trainedadjectiveUS /treɪnd/
shaped or conditioned or disciplined by training; often used as a combining form
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
precisely as stated
From this reading It was a very simple step, but it is precisely the simple ideas that generally escape the trained mind of the official.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
WeatheredadjectiveUS /ˈweðərd/
worn by exposure to the weather
From this reading “Doctor Weathered,” the Captain pronounced slowly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
Wilson'snounUS /ˈwɪlsənz/
possessive form of “wilson” — author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading “I suppose there is no doubt of that being Wilson’s real name.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE OPENED SAFE Inspector Charles, I could see, was deeply impressed by the sagacity with which Tarleton had solved the riddle of the dead man’s identity.
