used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
diamondsnounUS /ˈdaɪməndz/
plural of “diamond” — a transparent piece of diamond that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
ferretedverbUS /ˈferətəd/
past form of “ferret” — hound or harry relentlessly
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
set up or found
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
the act of departing
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
how
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From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a search for knowledge
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
the act of departing
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
a woman of refinement
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
possessingverbUS /pəˈzesɪŋ/
-ing form of “possess” — have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
continue talking
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
with low volume
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
ThomsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmsən/
United States composer who collaborated with Gertrude Stein (1896-1989)
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
Tipps
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
uncommonadjectiveUS /ənˈkɑːmən/
not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
an act of aggression (as one against a person who resists)
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading "I opened the door and walked quietly out, leaving him glaring like a tiger after me.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
which person or people
From this reading `If you proceed to violence, it remains to be seen who shall quit this room alive.'
a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
a late time of life
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Going to the place described, I found the diamonds; and from that day to this I have not ceased to try to discover my old friend, but have not yet succeeded.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "`I know you, too, Thomson,' said I, drawing a small sword from a stick which I always carried.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Knowing that he might be dead, I have made inquiry of every one possessing your name, Mrs Tipps, in the hope of discovering his widow or children; and, although your name _is_ an uncommon one, madam, you would be surprised if you knew how many I have ferreted out in the course of years.
