Chapter IV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

(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 All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

a game played with playing cards

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

in a close relation or position in time or space

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

prevent from being seen or discovered

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

past form of “faint” — pass out from weakness, physical or emotional distress due to a loss of blood supply to the brain

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

a man of refinement

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

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From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

a young female

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

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 All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

a particular point in time

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

and nothing more

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

puffed up with vanity

From this reading It was at that moment that the detective came almost near to liking the pompous little man.

compacted by ironing

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

imagine to be the case or true or probable

From this reading Gertstein did not conceal his opinion that only a fool could suspect her.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Labar was a little uncertain of the value of his hand.

at the time that

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

during the time that

From this reading All that the millionaire knew was that Labar had become suspicious while questioning the girl, and that she had fainted when the interrogation was closely pressed.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Therefore, he hesitated to disclose his cards fully to Solly Gertstein, the more so as that gentleman at almost the first word declared his implicit faith in Miss Noelson.