used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
(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 Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
Darcy
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From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
gleamingnounUS /ˈɡliːmɪŋ/
a flash of light (especially reflected light)
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
Haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
a form of address for a man
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
MulligannounUS /ˈmʌlɪɡən/
Irish version of burgoo
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
only a very short time before
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
the act of searching for something
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
showcasesnounUS /ˈʃoʊkeɪsɪz/
plural of “showcase” — a setting in which something can be displayed to best effect
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
soakingnounUS /ˈsoʊkɪŋ/
the process of becoming softened and saturated as a consequence of being immersed in water (or other liquid)
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
SPOTTYadjectiveUS /ˈspɑːti/
having spots or patches (small areas of contrasting color or texture)
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
stainnounUS /steɪn/
a soiled or discolored appearance
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
not in physical motion
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
ThongnounUS /θɔːŋ/
leather strip that forms the flexible part of a whip
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
we're
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
(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 SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
in or at the place that
From this reading SPOTTY "Well, now," observed Detective Thong, and, somehow or other, his voice sounded really cheerful, "let's see where we're at, Mr. Darcy.
which person or people
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They were in a room in the rear of the jewelry store--the city and county detectives, the reporters and James Darcy--with Policeman Mulligan on guard near the cut glass and silver gleaming in the showcases.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The body of the murdered woman had been taken away, followed by a sigh of relief from James Darcy, who, try as he did, could not keep his eyes from seeking it.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading On guard near a dark red stain in the floor, scarcely dry--it was still soaking into the wood.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Have you looked over the stock all you want to?"
