used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
(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 “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
Chapman'snounUS /ˈtʃæpmənz/
possessive form of “chapman” — United States pioneer who planted apple trees as he traveled (1774-1845)
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
dealersnounUS /ˈdiːlərz/
plural of “dealer” — someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
dismembermentnounUS /dɪˈsmembərmənt/
the removal of limbs; being cut to pieces
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
don't
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From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
isn't
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From this reading “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
Jervis
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From this reading “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
MaorinounUS /ˈmaʊri/
an ethnic minority of Polynesian and Melanesian descent who speak Maori and live in New Zealand
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
and nothing more
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
having a point
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
referencenounUS /ˈrefərəns/
a remark that calls attention to something or someone
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
Thorndyke
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From this reading Thorndyke shook his head a little impatiently.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “As to George Chapman’s statement,” said I, “the only suggestive point that I recall is the reference to those Maori heads.
TutverbUS /tʌt/
utter “tsk,” “tut,” or “tut-tut,” as in disapproval
From this reading “Tut, tut, Jervis,” said he, “that isn’t the point at all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Any fool can cut up a dead body as this one has been cut up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading But, as you, yourself, pointed out, the dealers in those heads don’t do the dismemberment.”
