Chapter V · Chapter 5

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

have an effect upon

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

plural of “chap” — a boy or man

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

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From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

divisible by two

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

not accessible to view

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

any entry into an area not previously occupied

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

and nothing more

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

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 Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

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 THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

a woman's one-piece bathing suit

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

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From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

engage in

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

plural of “mercy” — leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

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From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

not any; not one

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a brief written record

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

a human being

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a remark that calls attention to something or someone

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

provide physical relief, as from pain

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

express in words

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

having very keen vision

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

move stealthily

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

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From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE HIDDEN SAFE I left the four reporters to Stodger's tender mercies--his instructions did not include any such extreme measures as Maillot had suggested--confident that he was the proper person to relieve me of this unwelcome intrusion.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Stodger knew nothing of my intentions; therefore he could let nothing slip that might in any way affect my future movements.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Maillot's note despatched, I directed my attention to ascertaining just what Alexander Burke meant by his reference to the ruby.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Even if I did n't say it, some one of them would be sure to make a pretty shrewd guess, sometimes causing me no end of trouble.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading It has always been hard for me to talk to these sharp-eyed, alert young chaps of the press, without saying something I had no business to say.