Chapter XIII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

regarded with admiration

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

(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 Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

for the reason that

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

an occurrence of something

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

third-person singular of “conclude” — decide by reasoning; draw or come to a conclusion

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

an imperfection in a bodily system

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

related to or involving literary fiction

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

set up or found

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the power of creative imagination

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

a person who makes things

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

many times at short intervals

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

on one occasion

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our Sherlock is all eyes, nothing escapes him.

the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

plural of “see” — the seat within a bishop's diocese where his cathedral is located

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Now the common criminal may be taken by the methods of a Sherlock Holmes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading The good Sherlock sees mud of a certain character on a man’s boots, and concludes that the man has been to Dulwich—or is it Leatherhead?—because mud of that description is found there.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading FREYBERGER once told me that he often admired the fictional detective, because of the ingenuity of his maker; but that the method of Lecocq, Sherlock Holmes and Co., had a great defect if used in the pursuit of a master criminal.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You see,” said he, “that in a case like this you are not following the traces of feet, but the working of a brain.