anew
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
Café
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
cigar-ends
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From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
CIPHERnounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
collectornounUS /kəˈlektər/
a person who collects things
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
eagernessnounUS /ˈiːɡərnəs/
a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
divisible by two
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
initialnounUS /ˌɪˈnɪʃəl/
the first letter of a word (especially a person's name)
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
namelyadverbUS /ˈneɪmli/
as follows
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
not one and not the other of two
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
searchedverbUS /sɜːrtʃt/
past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
shabbyadjectiveUS /ˈʃæbi/
showing signs of wear and tear
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
tabac
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
in or at that place or location
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading GIVES THE KEY TO THE CIPHER Even though tired out, I slept but little that night.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
a message informing of danger
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
which person or people
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading One fact seemed particularly strange, namely, the reason why the ragged collector of cigar-ends should have searched for it; and, further, why the word written there should have been "tabac."
in the company of; together with
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
wizen-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Again, who was the shabby, wizen-faced individual who had watched that table with such eagerness and expectancy?
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But neither the initial nor the word "tabac" conveyed to me any meaning whatever.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading I tried, times without number, but in vain, to solve the secret of that cipher message--or warning, was it?--written upon the table before the "Grand Café."
