aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides the danger was not very great.
burglarynounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
gotten under control
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
let have
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Besides the danger was not very great.
hand-bag
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From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
engage in
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING VALISE.
a form of address for a man
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
a judge of a probate court
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
PalmernounUS /ˈpɑːmər/
United States golfer (born in 1929)
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
proceedsnounUS /prəˈsiːdz/
the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
unusual or striking
From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
express a supposition
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING VALISE.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing remarkable about the appearance of his hand-bag.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
VALISEnoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading THE MISSING VALISE.
precisely as stated
From this reading Besides the danger was not very great.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
(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 That he was imprudent in trusting himself on the American side Mr. Grant Palmer was well aware, but he felt that he was in danger of losing the entire proceeds of his skilful burglary, and to this he could not make up his mind.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why should any one suppose that an ordinary valise contained stolen property?
