used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
dark-featured
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From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What does that mean?
else
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From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
to come or go into
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
a boy or man
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading No good, I'm positive.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
I'm
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From this reading No good, I'm positive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
and nothing more
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "What does that mean?
the force of workers available
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
musedverbUS /mjuːzd/
past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
Nat
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From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
not any; not one
From this reading No good, I'm positive.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
and nothing more
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
have ownership or possession of
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading No good, I'm positive.
practitionernounUS /prækˈtɪʃənər/
someone who practices a learned profession
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
RidleynounUS /ˈrɪdli/
a marine turtle
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
a strong line
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
sauntered
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From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
a person, without saying who
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What does that mean?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The detective, now that he had decided to enter this mysterious case, determined to do his best, not only to avenge a fellow practitioner, but for the sake of his own reputation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But were they referring to me or to someone else?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE ROPE IN THE DARK "Now just what?" mused Nat Ridley to himself, as the three dark-featured men sauntered on their way.
