used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
avertedverbUS /əˈvɜːrtɪd/
past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading He might have averted a tragedy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
blackmailverbUS /ˈblækmeɪl/
exert pressure on someone through threats
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
blunderverbUS /ˈblʌndər/
commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
Calliard
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From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
Calliard's
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From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
an occurrence of something
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
clientnounUS /ˈklaɪənt/
a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
clumsyadjectiveUS /ˈklʌmzi/
lacking grace in movement or posture
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
Grewgus
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From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have averted a tragedy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
imitationnounUS /ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
the doctrine that representations of nature or human behavior should be accurate imitations
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have averted a tragedy.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
established beyond doubt
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
Simmons
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From this reading “Simmons, of course, committed a blunder in not following Calliard that particular morning.
and nothing more
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He might have averted a tragedy.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And so, later on, it was proved to be the case.
at the time that
From this reading When the letter was shown to some of his intimate friends they unanimously declared it was a clumsy imitation of Calliard’s handwriting.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “So all along it was robbery and murder, not simply blackmail that was intended,” said Grewgus, as he and his client sat discussing the whole facts of the case.
