used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
AGENTSnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
any thing at all
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Description given, payment--tick!
despairingadjectiveUS /dɪˈsperɪŋ/
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
entreatingverbUS /enˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “entreat” — ask for or request earnestly
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
envelopesnounUS /ˈenvəloʊps/
plural of “envelope” — a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
a man of refinement
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Description given, payment--tick!
guv'nor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
heapsnounUS /hiːps/
a large number or amount
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
the literary culture
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
LEVYverbUS /ˈlevi/
impose and collect
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Nothing much yet.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
paymentnounUS /ˈpeɪmənt/
a sum of money paid or a claim discharged
From this reading Description given, payment--tick!
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
scrutinizingverbUS /ˈskruːtənaɪzɪŋ/
-ing form of “scrutinize” — to look at critically or searchingly, or in minute detail
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
a male human offspring
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LEVY & SON, PRIVATE AGENTS "Anything in the letters, guv'nor?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
ticknounUS /tɪk/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading Description given, payment--tick!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A letter from a despairing mother, entreating us to find her lost son.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
which person or people
From this reading "Nothing so far, Ben, my boy," answered a little old gentleman, who was methodically opening a pile of envelopes, and carefully scrutinizing the contents of each before arranging them in separate heaps.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Nothing much yet.
