used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
(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 "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
cladadjectiveUS /klæd/
wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
ConradnounUS /ˈkɑːnræd/
English novelist (born in Poland) noted for sea stories and for his narrative technique (1857-1924)
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
DETECTIVEnounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
disappointingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪŋ/
not up to expectations
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
apart from; not including
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
the act of departing
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
a message received and understood
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
something that is lost
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
LYNXnounUS /lɪŋks/
a text browser
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
muffnounUS /mʌf/
a warm tubular covering for the hands
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
operanounUS /ˈɑːprə/
a drama set to music; consists of singing with orchestral accompaniment and an orchestral overture and interludes
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
quiet-looking
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From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Conrad met him as he was going out of the house, and said to himself contemptuously: "He looks like a muff."
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Except that his eyes were keen and searching, his appearance was disappointing.
which person or people
From this reading LYNX, THE DETECTIVE The detective who presented himself to Mrs. Hamilton was a quiet-looking man, clad in a brown suit.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I have sent for you, Mr. Lynx," said Mrs. Hamilton, "to see if you can help me in a matter I will explain to you," and then she gave him all the information she possessed about the loss of the opera glass.
