Chapter XIII

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

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

anew

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

plural of “baffle” — a flat plate that controls or directs the flow of fluid or energy

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

a noblewoman who holds the rank of baron or who is the wife or widow of a baron

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

shining intensely

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

plural of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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From this reading "Delaney," mused Craig.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

made less hopeful or enthusiastic

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

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

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

discontinued temporarily

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

a workplace for the conduct of scientific research

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading "Let me see.

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

engage in

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading "Let me see.

past form of “muse” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading "Delaney," mused Craig.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

a person who owns or operates a ranch

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

possessing material wealth

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Let me see.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

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

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

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

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

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

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

a track or mark left by something that has passed

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

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

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

at the time that

From this reading THE SUPER-TOXIN "I've got to make good in this Delaney case, Kennedy," appealed our old friend, Dr. Leslie, the coroner, one evening when he had dropped unexpectedly into the laboratory, looking particularly fagged and discouraged.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."

a Caucasian

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

which person or people

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

in the company of; together with

From this reading That's the rich Texas rancher who has been blazing a trail through the white lights of Broadway--with that Baroness Von Dorf and----" "And other war brokers," interrupted Leslie.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know," he added, "they've been investigating my office--and now, here comes a case which, I must confess, completely baffles us again."