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From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
speak to
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
adoptedadjectiveUS /əˈdɑːptɪd/
acquired as your own by free choice
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
AndrewsnounUS /ˈændruːz/
United States naturalist who contributed to paleontology and geology (1884-1960)
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
a line of approach
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
correspondencenounUS /ˌkɔːrəˈspɑːndəns/
communication by the exchange of letters
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
the act of departing
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
Macdonald
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
MoraynounUS /mərˈeɪ/
family of brightly colored voracious eels of warm coastal waters; generally nonaggressive to humans but larger species are dangerous if provoked
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
come into possession of
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
Pentland
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
on the contrary
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
RopernounUS /ˈroʊpər/
a decoy who lures customers into a gambling establishment (especially one with a fixed game)
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
time-honouredadjective
acceptable for a long time
From this reading It was evident therefore that Roper had adopted a time-honoured expedient to obtain his correspondence secretly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
tobacconistnoun
a retail dealer in tobacco and tobacco-related articles
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Early next morning there was a reply.
WhitmannounUS /ˈwɪtmən/
United States poet who celebrated the greatness of America (1819-1892)
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He turned into a telegraph office and sent a wire to the Edinburgh police.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It seemed that Mr. Andrews Macdonald of 18 Moray Street, Pentland Avenue, through whom “Mr. Arthur Lisle Whitman” was to be approached, was a small tobacconist with a rather shady reputation.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading Could he not, French wondered, find out something about that address without leaving London?
