(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
CoranounUS /ˈkɔːrə/
(Greek mythology) daughter of Zeus and Demeter; made queen of the underworld by Pluto in ancient mythology; identified with Roman Proserpina
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
denyingverbUS /dɪˈnaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading She was speaking to the surprised detective.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
set up or found
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
the force of workers available
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
not any; not one
From this reading He was examining the empty jewel case, and she had no idea of denying how she had come by it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
patchnounUS /pætʃ/
a small contrasting part of something
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was speaking to the surprised detective.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading She was speaking to the surprised detective.
strawberrynounUS /ˈstrɔːberi/
sweet fleshy red fruit
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading She was speaking to the surprised detective.
carry out
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
tell-tale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I found it--out near the strawberry patch."
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
the act of using
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She was speaking to the surprised detective.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading From the description furnished to them the men were, of course, easily able to identify the tell-tale box.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ALMOST--BUT NOT QUITE "Certainly take it," said Cora, "if it is of any use to you.
