used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
CabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
comfortablyadverbUS /ˈkʌmfərtəbli/
in mental comfort; without stress
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
criticismsnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəmz/
plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
datanounUS /ˈdeɪtə/
a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
FOUNDATIONnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
interruptverbUS /ˌɪntərˈʌpt/
make a break in
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
materialsnounUS /məˈtɪriəlz/
plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
the force of workers available
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A FOUNDATION OF FACTS.
pipesnounUS /paɪps/
plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
plentifuladjectiveUS /ˈplentəfəl/
existing in great number or quantity
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
reporter'snounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
possessive form of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
Sturgis
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From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
suggestionsnounUS /səˈdʒestʃənz/
plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The data in this case are already plentiful and curious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
at the time that
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
produce a literary work
From this reading "There now," said he, as he prepared to write, "I shall begin with what I shall call the Cab Mystery.
the act of creating written works
From this reading When the two men were comfortably settled in the reporter's study, Sturgis produced pipes, tobacco and writing materials.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I shall read as I write, and you can interrupt for suggestions and criticisms, as the points occur to you.
