used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
(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 Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
any thing at all
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
BluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
couldn't
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From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
JerrynounUS /ˈdʒeri/
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
sneakverbUS /sniːk/
to go stealthily or furtively
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
SPORTnounUS /spɔːrt/
an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Bluff demanded first of all, his suspicions running in the direction of a sneak thief.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading "Things seemed knocked around a bit, and the door was ajar, though we left it tightly closed, but that was all."
a just detectable amount
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We looked, but couldn't find the first trace of anything having been stolen," he was assured.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It surely is a deep mystery," admitted Jerry, with a puzzled expression on his face.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
You're
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From this reading DAYS OF REAL SPORT "You're dead sure nothing was taken, are you, Frank?"
