ALIBInounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Show me flask and I tell you.”
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
Barclay
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From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
blandlyadverbUS /ˈblændli/
in a bland manner
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
chrysanthemumnounUS /krɪˈsænθəməm/
the flower of a chrysanthemum plant
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
decoratingverbUS /ˈdekəreɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “decorate” — make more attractive by adding ornament, colour, etc.
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
declare untrue; contradict
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
flasknounUS /flæsk/
bottle that has a narrow neck
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
honorableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
impartiallyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrʃəli/
in an impartial manner
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
Ito's
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From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Show me flask and I tell you.”
the force of workers available
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
midwayadjectiveUS /ˈmɪdweɪ/
equally distant from the extremes
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
originatornounUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtər/
someone who creates new things
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
by chance
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
recurring again and again
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
repliesnounUS /rɪˈplaɪz/
plural of “reply” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Show me flask and I tell you.”
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
term of address for a man
From this reading “I am originator of designs, honorable sir,” he said blandly.
sketchnounUS /sketʃ/
preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
soupnounUS /suːp/
liquid food especially of meat or fish or vegetable stock often containing pieces of solid food
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
express in words
From this reading Show me flask and I tell you.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
tureennoun
large deep serving dish with a cover; for serving soups and stews
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Japanese thoughtfully contemplated the soup tureen which the waiter placed impartially midway between the two men.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE ALIBI “YOU deny, then, having seen that chrysanthemum design on my silver flask?” persisted Barclay, his anger rising at Ito’s evasive replies to his repeated question.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It is possibly so that my sketch was used in decorating your flask.
