used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
achievementsnounUS /əˈtʃiːvmənts/
plural of “achievement” — the action of accomplishing something
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
Christine
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From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
civilizedadjectiveUS /ˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
having a high state of culture and development both social and technological
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
COPPLESTONE
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From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
Detective-Inspector
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From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
a plot of ground where plants are cultivated
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
God'snounUS /ɡɑːdz/
possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
intense and profound fear
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
internationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
law-breakers
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From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading "A madman," the theatrical manager muttered.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading "A madman," the theatrical manager muttered.
Manderson
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From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
used to form the superlative
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
mutilatedadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtəleɪtəd/
having a part of the body crippled or disabled
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading "A madman," the theatrical manager muttered.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
organizationsnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “organization” — a group of people who work together
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
reliableadjectiveUS /rɪˈlaɪəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
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 His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
shudderingadjectiveUS /ˈʃʌdərɪŋ/
shaking convulsively or violently
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
strenuousadjectiveUS /ˈstrenjuːəs/
characterized by or performed with much energy or force
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
substantialadjectiveUS /səbˈstænʃəl/
of considerable importance, size, or worth
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
to a sufficient degree
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
suppressverbUS /səˈpres/
bring under control by force or authority
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading "A madman," the theatrical manager muttered.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
to-night
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From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
unravelers
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From this reading His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What, in God's name, was there in this garden to-night?" he demanded, shuddering.
at the time that
From this reading But, experienced as he was, the inspector could not suppress his horror and indignation when the mutilated body of Christine Manderson was uncovered to him.
belonging to which person
From this reading COPPLESTONE Detective-Inspector Fay was an able and successful officer, of international reputation, whose achievements had placed a substantial price on his head in most countries sufficiently civilized to possess their criminal organizations.
Yard'snounUS /jɑːrdz/
possessive form of “yard” — 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 His bag had included many famous law-breakers, and, though now employed in less strenuous directions, he was admitted to be one of the most skilful and reliable of Scotland Yard's unravelers of mystery.
