used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
authorsnounUS /ˈɔːθərz/
plural of “author” — writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
the two together, not just one
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
CHALICEnounUS /ˈtʃælɪs/
a bowl-shaped drinking vessel; especially the Eucharistic cup
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
convenientadjectiveUS /kənˈviːnjənt/
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
handcuffsnounUS /ˈhændkʌfs/
plural of “handcuff” — shackle that consists of a metal loop that can be locked around the wrist; usually used in pairs
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
impossibilities
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From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
JEWELEDadjectiveUS /ˈdʒuː.əld/
Adorned or decorated with precious gems, diamonds, and emeralds.
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
many times at short intervals
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
PistolsnounUS /ˈpɪstəlz/
plural of “pistol” — a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
Quarles
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From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
seriesnounUS /ˈsɪriz/
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
express in speech
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
not in physical motion
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
taxiverbUS /ˈtæksi/
travel slowly
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
under normal conditions
From this reading Pistols usually begin the string of impossibilities and a convenient pair of handcuffs is at the end.
precisely as stated
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
at the time that
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
which person or people
From this reading The reading of detective tales imagined by comfortable authors who show colossal ignorance regarding my profession, has often amused, me.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading There had been a series of hotel robberies in London, so cleverly conceived and carried out that Scotland Yard was altogether at fault.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading THE AFFAIR OF THE JEWELED CHALICE The yellow taxi must still have been a topic of conversation with the public when Quarles and I became involved in two cases which tried us both considerably, and in which we ran great risk.
but in spite of that
From this reading These are the tales of fiction, not of real life as a rule, yet in the two cases I speak of the reality was certainly as strange as fiction and very nearly as dangerous.
