(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
accomplicenounUS /əˈkɑːm.plɪs/
A person who helps another commit a daring crime or secret scheme.
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
adduceverb
advance evidence for
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
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 “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
arguableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːəbəl/
capable of being supported by argument
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Roger called on himself.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
Charles'snounUS /ˈtʃɑːrlzɪz/
possessive form of “charles” — King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
Dammers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
disprovedverbUS /dɪˈspruːvd/
past form of “disprove” — prove to be false
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
entitledadjectiveUS /enˈtaɪtəld/
qualified for by right according to law
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
divisible by two
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Roger called on himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
ingenuitynounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
not any; not one
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger called on himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
Pennefather
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
bring forth or yield
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
on the contrary
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
Roger
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From this reading Roger called on himself.
express in words
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
solvedadjectiveUS /sɑːlvd/
explained or answered
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
express in speech
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading “Even Sir Charles’s choice of Lady Pennefather is perfectly arguable, in spite of the positive alibi that Miss Dammers is able to give to Lady Pennefather herself; Sir Charles is quite entitled to say that Lady Pennefather has an accomplice, and to adduce in support of that the rather dubious circumstances attending her stay in Paris.
not in physical motion
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Ladies and gentlemen, as the one responsible for this experiment, I think I can congratulate myself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
which person or people
From this reading The three members who have spoken so far have shown an ingenuity of observation and argument which I think could have been called forth by no other agency.
but in spite of that
From this reading Each was convinced before beginning to speak that he or she had solved the problem and could produce positive proof in support of such solution, and each, I think, is still entitled to say that his or her reading of the puzzle has not yet been definitely disproved.
