used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
admissionnounUS /ædˈmɪʃən/
the act of admitting someone to enter
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Else how can you be so sure?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
a youthful male person
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Else how can you be so sure?"
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
compromisingadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪzɪŋ/
making or willing to make concessions
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
Else
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From this reading Else how can you be so sure?"
emeraldsnounUS /ˈemrəldz/
plural of “emerald” — a green transparent form of beryl; highly valued as a gemstone
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
flatters
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From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
set up or found
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
giftsnounUS /ɡɪfts/
plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading "By God!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
only a very short time before
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
heavedverbUS /hiːvd/
past form of “heave” — utter a sound, as with obvious effort
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
how
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From this reading Else how can you be so sure?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
implicitadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplɪsət/
implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
LanyardnounUS /ˈlænjərd/
a cord with an attached hook that is used to fire certain types of cannon
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
Mallison
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From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
Morphew
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From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
having a point
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
suavitynoun
the quality of being bland and gracious or ingratiating in manner
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
supposingverbUS /səˈpoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “suppose” — express a supposition
From this reading "My gifts are small, I am hardly so clever as monsieur flatters me by supposing."
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Else how can you be so sure?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
unruffledadjectiveUS /ənˈrʌfəld/
free from emotional agitation or nervous tension
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But," Lanyard pointed out, his suavity unruffled--"if you are so positive the emeralds were in my possession before they were found on Mallison, the admission is implicit that you had compromising knowledge of the robbery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Morphew heaved out of his chair in a cold rage of conviction--"you planted the stuff on the boy!"
