used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came from Copenhagen.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
commenceverbUS /kəˈmens/
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
CopenhagennounUS /ˈkoʊpənheɪɡən/
the capital and largest city of Denmark; located on the island of Zealand
From this reading He came from Copenhagen.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
DanenounUS /deɪn/
a native or inhabitant of Denmark
From this reading “The stranger said he was a Dane.
deformedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfɔːrmd/
so badly formed or out of shape as to be ugly
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
DiamondnounUS /ˈdaɪmənd/
a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
drawernounUS /drɔːr/
a boxlike container in a piece of furniture; made so as to slide in and out
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He came from Copenhagen.
half-burnt
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From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
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 So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
packetnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “The stranger said he was a Dane.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “The stranger said he was a Dane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
unlockedadjectiveUS /ənˈlɑːkt/
not firmly fastened or secured
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “The stranger said he was a Dane.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
(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 “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
in or at the place that
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading So he rose, unlocked a drawer with the key upon his chain, and handed to the deformed man the packet containing the half-burnt statement.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, but where are we to commence our search?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well,” remarked Diamond, as he took the precious documents in his hand, “if you think it a wise course, let us adopt it.”
