used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
Grantley
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From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
Grantley's
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From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
to a considerable degree
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
investmentsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestmənts/
plural of “investment” — the act of investing; laying out money or capital in an enterprise with the expectation of profit
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
MADDENINGadjectiveUS /ˈmædənɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading MADDENING SUSPENSE.
magnatenounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
a very wealthy or powerful businessman
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
speculatedverbUS /ˈspekjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “speculate” — to believe especially on uncertain or tentative grounds
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
required or under orders
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
surgeon'snounUS /ˈsɜːrdʒənz/
possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
SUSPENSEnounUS /səˈspens/
apprehension about what is going to happen
From this reading MADDENING SUSPENSE.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
unluckyadjectiveUS /ənˈlʌki/
having or bringing misfortune
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Unfortunately, nothing of any importance was unearthed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Nick felt it his duty to communicate the little he had learned to the blind magnate, and did so, but without result.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The detective gave hurried orders to his assistants and set them to work on another investigation into Grantley’s past, with a view to ascertain, if possible, the surgeon’s experiences in Wall Street.
a late time of life
From this reading It was learned that Doctor Grantley had speculated heavily at one time, years before, and was supposed to have been unlucky in some of his investments, but the exact facts could not be obtained.
