used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
bafflingadjectiveUS /ˈbæfəlɪŋ/
making great mental demands; hard to comprehend or solve or believe
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
a person who is in charge
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
explorernounUS /ɪkˈsplɔːrər/
someone who travels into little known regions (especially for some scientific purpose)
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
fungusnounUS /ˈfʌŋɡəs/
an organism of the kingdom Fungi lacking chlorophyll and feeding on organic matter; ranging from unicellular or multicellular organisms to spore-bearing syncytia
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
coins made of gold
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
LEOPARDnounUS /ˈlepərd/
the pelt of a leopard
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
Leopardessnoun
female leopard
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
and nothing more
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
repeaternounUS /rɪˈpiːtər/
a person who repeats
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
in the near future
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
not in physical motion
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
SumatranounUS /ˌsuːˈmɑːtrə/
a mountainous island in western Indonesia
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading THE LADY OF THE LEOPARD SKIN I got little more out of my chief during the rest of the journey to town.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
upas
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From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
the act of using
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
Weathered's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
(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 To me, I confess, the solution of the mystery seemed now to be well in sight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading On our return to town I expected to find that Inspector Charles had ascertained the present whereabouts of the explorer of Sumatra.
which person or people
From this reading From him it should not be difficult to learn the identity of the Leopardess, as I called her in my own mind; and I took it for granted that she was a victim of Weathered’s who had delivered herself out of his power by the use of the deadly fungus of the upas.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading The gold repeater came into action as soon as we were seated in the train, and I could only wonder what was the problem that was still baffling that keen intelligence.
