used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
matters of personal concern
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
(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 It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
cellsnounUS /selz/
plural of “cell” — any small compartment
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
coiningverbUS /ˈkɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “coin” — make up
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
coinsnounUS /kɔɪnz/
plural of “coin” — a flat metal piece (usually a disc) used as money
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
counterfeitingverbUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “counterfeit” — make a copy of with the intent to deceive
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
true confidential information
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
discretionnounUS /dɪˈskreʃən/
freedom to act or judge on one's own
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
Gwen
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From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
Jim
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From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
Lestrange
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From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
lodgedverbUS /lɑːdʒd/
past form of “lodge” — be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
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 It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
misdeedsnounUS /mɪsˈdiːdz/
plural of “misdeed” — improper or wicked or immoral behavior
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
not any; not one
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
profitablyadverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəbli/
in a productive way
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
cut with a saw
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
Sibley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
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 It seemed that Jim Sibley had long been convinced as to the possibility of profitably counterfeiting silver coins.
surrenderedverbUS /sərˈendərd/
past form of “surrender” — give up or agree to forgo to the power or possession of another
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Conclusion Little more remains to be told.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It appeared that there were no other members of the gang, and before morning all four prisoners were safely lodged in the cells.
at the time that
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading When Gwen Lestrange, to give her the name by which she had been known to French—she was really Mrs. James Sibley—saw from the cabin the turn affairs had taken, she surrendered at discretion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the additional knowledge he now possessed, French immediately began a more detailed inquiry into their misdeeds and before long the entire details of the coining scheme were revealed.
