a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
Bidwell's
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From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
depositionsnounUS /ˌdepəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “deposition” — the natural process of laying down a deposit of something
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
Godfrey
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From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
destroyed or killed
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
Herrington
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From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
not any; not one
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
in the near future
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
researchnounUS /riˈsɜːrtʃ/
systematic investigation to establish facts
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
sarcasticadjectiveUS /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/
expressing or expressive of ridicule that wounds
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
express in words
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/
plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
Thorndyke
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From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
precisely as stated
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
visitor'snounUS /ˈvɪzɪtərz/
possessive form of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Apart from Bidwell’s purely speculative suggestion, there seems to be no clue whatever to the visitor’s identity.”
at the time that
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Presently he remarked: “If it turns out that this man, Godfrey Herrington, is not the man whom the porter let in, the police will be left in the air.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “He was very sarcastic respecting our methods of research,” and here I gave him an account of my interview with the inspector, including the “clues” with which he had presented me.
witnessesnounUS /ˈwɪtnəsəz/
plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading When our two friends had gone, Thorndyke sat for some time turning over the sheets of the report and glancing through the depositions of the witnesses.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Badger would like to hear you say that,” said I.
