used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
anew
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
(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 In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
from appearances alone
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
bicyclenounUS /ˈbaɪsɪkəl/
a wheeled vehicle that has two wheels and is moved by foot pedals
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
an occurrence of something
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
true confidential information
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
elucidateverbUS /ɪˈluːsədeɪt/
make clear and (more) comprehensible
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
forthcomingadjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrθˈkʌmɪŋ/
at ease in talking to others
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
harmlessadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrmləs/
not causing or capable of causing harm
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
HectornounUS /ˈhektər/
(Greek mythology) a mythical Trojan who was killed by Achilles during the Trojan War
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
idledverbUS /ˈaɪdəld/
past form of “idle” — run disconnected or idle
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
luxuriouslyadverb
in an indulgently luxurious manner
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
mistsnounUS /mɪsts/
plural of “mist” — a thin fog with condensation near the ground
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
a particular point in time
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
not any; not one
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of all efforts it was impossible for the police authorities to find him.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Some society papers gave many details regarding the life of the dead baronet, but stated nothing of any moment.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
triflernoun
one who behaves lightly or not seriously
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
verdictnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkt/
(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
which person or people
From this reading Sir Hector had a good income and a good position, apparently being a harmless old trifler, who idled luxuriously day after day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the open verdict, the red bicycle case, as it was called, ended for the time being, as no new evidence was forthcoming likely to elucidate the problem.
Wyke's
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From this reading Wyke's assassin had suddenly emerged out of the mists to commit the crime, and had as suddenly vanished into them again.
