used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “No, we don’t,” answered Bob Howard.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
in addition to; as well as
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “No, we don’t,” answered Bob Howard.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
absence of light or illumination
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
someone who is a detective
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
don't
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From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading “No, we don’t,” answered Bob Howard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
Langdon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS.
masksnounUS /mæsks/
plural of “mask” — a covering to disguise or conceal the face
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
not any; not one
From this reading “No, we don’t,” answered Bob Howard.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
provokingadjectiveUS /prəˈvoʊkɪŋ/
causing or tending to cause anger or resentment
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
freed from illness or injury
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
in the near future
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
express a supposition
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “No, we don’t,” answered Bob Howard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
which person or people
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “The most provoking part of the whole business was this,” said Dick Langdon.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading LOST IN THE WOODS.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading “They wore masks, as I told you; and, besides, the night was so dark that we could not have recognized our most intimate friends at the distance we were from them.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I suppose you don’t know who the robbers were?” said George, as soon as he had recovered his power of speech.
