used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I never knew a clearer case.
(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 All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
brandynounUS /ˈbrændi/
distilled from wine or fermented fruit juice
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "I never knew a clearer case.
a boy or man
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
cleareradjectiveUS /ˈklɪrər/
comparative of “clear” — readily apparent to the mind
From this reading "I never knew a clearer case.
Colwyn's
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From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
compositionnounUS /ˌkɑːmpəˈzɪʃən/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
Cromering
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From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
dinedverbUS /daɪnd/
past form of “dine” — have supper; eat dinner
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
Durwood
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From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
fitsnounUS /fɪts/
plural of “fit” — a display of bad temper
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
GallowaynounUS /ˈɡæloʊweɪ/
a district in southwestern Scotland
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
Heathfield
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From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I never knew a clearer case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
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 "I never knew a clearer case.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
mellowedadjectiveUS /ˈmeloʊd/
having a full and pleasing flavor through proper aging
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
a white nutritious liquid secreted by mammals and used as food by human beings
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "I never knew a clearer case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
Ronald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
term of address for a man
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
subsequentadjectiveUS /ˈsʌbsəkwənt/
following in time or order
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "Everything fits in beautifully," said Superintendent Galloway confidently.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The police official and the detective had dined together in the small bar parlour on Colwyn's return from driving Mr. Cromering and Sir Henry Durwood to Heathfield Station.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading All that remains for me to do is to lay my hands on this chap Ronald, and an intelligent jury will see to the rest."
in the company of; together with
From this reading The superintendent had done more than justice to the meal, and a subsequent glass of the smugglers' brandy had so mellowed the milk of human kindness in his composition that he felt inclined for a little friendly conversation with his companion.
