used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
alterverbUS /ˈɔːltər/
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading But that didn't alter his duty.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
blackmailers
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From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that didn't alter his duty.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
Deaves
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From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
didn't
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From this reading But that didn't alter his duty.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But that didn't alter his duty.
earnverbUS /ɜːrn/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
Evan
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From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
hiredadjectiveUS /ˈhaɪərd/
having services engaged for a fee
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
I've
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From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
implicatedadjectiveUS /ˈɪmplɪkeɪtɪd/
culpably involved
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
express a supposition
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
carry out
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "As long as I take their money I've got to do what I can to earn it.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I'm being paid to deliver them from the gang," he said to himself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A LITTLE DETECTIVE WORK At first Evan had some doubts as to what ought to be his course of action in respect to Mrs. George Deaves.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While it was true that her husband had definitely given him to understand that he was hired for the purpose of running down the blackmailers, he did not suppose that George Deaves would thank him for proof that his own wife was implicated.
