used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
of short duration or distance
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading That is a fact which no man can contradict.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
contradictverbUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkt/
be in contradiction with
From this reading That is a fact which no man can contradict.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
deepestadjectiveUS /ˈdiːpəst/
superlative of “deep” — relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
durationnounUS /ˈdʊˈreɪʃən/
the period of time during which something continues
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
divisible by two
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That is a fact which no man can contradict.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
the quality of being humane
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
malefactornounUS /ˈmæləfæktər/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
MEISER
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From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
a particular point in time
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
not any; not one
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
reposes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
a particular branch of scientific knowledge
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
tailsnounUS /teɪlz/
formalwear consisting of full evening dress for men
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That is a fact which no man can contradict.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CRIME OF THE LEARNED PROFESSOR MEISER.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The duration of our existence is very much too brief.
vulgaradjectiveUS /ˈvʌlɡər/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Ladies," said Leon, "Professor Meiser was no vulgar malefactor, but a man devoted to science and humanity.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That is a fact which no man can contradict.
which person or people
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If he killed the French colonel who at this moment reposes beneath my coat tails, it was for the sake of saving his life, as well as of throwing light on a question of the deepest interest, even to each one of you.
