(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Another look will not do any harm, if you have no objections,” said Nick.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
cellarnounUS /ˈselər/
the lowermost portion of a structure partly or wholly below ground level; often used for storage
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
the act of discovering something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE WILL.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
existsverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪsts/
third-person singular of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
garretnounUS /ˈɡerɪt/
floor consisting of open space at the top of a house just below roof; often used for storage
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading “Another look will not do any harm, if you have no objections,” said Nick.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Another look will not do any harm, if you have no objections,” said Nick.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
not able to be found
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a form of address for a man
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
not any; not one
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading “Another look will not do any harm, if you have no objections,” said Nick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE WILL.
PetersnounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
plural of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
SmartadjectiveUS /smɑːrt/
showing mental alertness and calculation and resourcefulness
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
not in physical motion
From this reading “I do not believe that it is in the house now, if it still exists.”
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE WILL.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
a just detectable amount
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading DISCOVERY OF THE WILL.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I have searched the house from cellar to garret, and can find no sign of the will,” said Smart, with confidence.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading After Nick had made himself known the lawyer was quite willing to visit the house of Mr. Peters, as the detective suggested, but he admitted that he did not have any confidence that Nick would be able to trace the missing document.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Another look will not do any harm, if you have no objections,” said Nick.
