AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
affairnounUS /əˈfer/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(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 know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
amauxiliary verbUS /æm/
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
anticipateverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪt/
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
beforeprepositionUS /bɪˈfɔːr/
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
blameverbUS /bleɪm/
put or pin the blame on
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
Brian
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From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
Calton
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From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
committedadjectiveUS /kəˈmɪtɪd/
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
complacentadjectiveUS /kəmˈpleɪsənt/
contented to a fault with oneself or one's actions
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
conjecturenounUS /kənˈdʒektʃər/
a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
diedverbUS /daɪd/
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
doauxiliary verbUS /duː/
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
everythingpronounUS /ˈevriθɪŋ/
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
facenounUS /feɪs/
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
findverbUS /faɪnd/
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
FitzgeraldnounUS /fɪtsˈdʒerəld/
English poet remembered primarily for his free translation of the poetry of Omar Khayyam (1809-1883)
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
giveverbUS /ɡɪv/
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
GodnounUS /ɡɑːd/
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
greatestadjectiveUS /ˈɡreɪtəst/
highest in quality
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
HISdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
judgingnounUS /ˈdʒʌdʒɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision or drawing conclusions
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
keepingnounUS /ˈkiːpɪŋ/
conformity or harmony
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
KILSIP
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From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
knewverbUS /nuː/
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
leadverbUS /led/
take somebody somewhere
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
letternounUS /ˈletər/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
likelyadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪkli/
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
MindnounUS /maɪnd/
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
MoorenounUS /mʊr/
United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
MrnounUS /ˈmɪstər/
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
murderverbUS /ˈmɜːrdər/
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
nowadverbUS /naʊ/
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
OFprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
officenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
OWNverbUS /oʊn/
have ownership or possession of
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
readingnounUS /ˈriːdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
reasonsnounUS /ˈriːzənz/
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
receivedadjectiveUS /rəˈsiːvd/
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
restverbUS /rest/
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
rightadverbUS /raɪt/
precisely, exactly
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
Rosanna
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
satnounUS /sæt/
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
satisfactionnounUS /ˌsætəˈsfækʃən/
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
secretnounUS /ˈsiː.krət/
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
seemedverbUS /siːmd/
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
shepronounUS /ʃiː/
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
smileverbUS /smaɪl/
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
stopverbUS /stɑːp/
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
strongadjectiveUS /strɔːŋ/
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
sureadjectiveUS /ʃʊr/
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
tellverbUS /tel/
express in words
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
THEORYnounUS /ˈθɪri/
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading KILSIP HAS A THEORY OF HIS OWN.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
toldverbUS /toʊld/
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
upadjectiveUS /ʌp/
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Mr. Calton sat in his office reading a letter he had just received from Fitzgerald, and judging from the complacent smile upon his face it seemed to give him the greatest satisfaction.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
wantverbUS /wɑːnt/
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
whenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
whopronounUS /huː/
which person or people
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
Whyte's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
wishverbUS /wɪʃ/
hope for; have a wish
From this reading Mind you, I do not say that I know who committed the murder; but I have suspicions--very strong suspicions--and I wish to God Rosanna Moore had died before she told me what she did.
wroteverbUS /roʊt/
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I know," wrote Brian, "that now you have taken up the affair, you will not stop until you find out everything, so, as I want the matter to rest as at present, I will anticipate you, and reveal all.
yourdeterminerUS /jɔːr/
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were right in your conjecture that I knew something likely to lead to the detection of Whyte's murderer; but when I tell you my reasons for keeping such a thing secret, I am sure you will not blame me.
