used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
(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 "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
don't
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From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
DynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
dynamiting
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From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
infernaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrnəl/
characteristic of or resembling Hell
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
investigatedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtəd/
past form of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
machinesnounUS /məˈʃiːnz/
plural of “machine” — any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
engage in
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
outragesnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒɪz/
plural of “outrage” — a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
That's
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From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have investigated a number of infernal machines, and they all make the same sort of sound before they go off."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
an act of traveling by water
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We have had some dynamiting outrages here, and we don't want any more."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what it seems like to me," said the other.
which person or people
From this reading ON A LONG VOYAGE "This is a serious charge," went on the man in uniform, who was evidently from the police department.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Dynamite!" exclaimed the hotel clerk; "do you think it could be that, officer?"
