used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
(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 He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
BOOKKEEPER'S
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From this reading THE BOOKKEEPER'S CONFESSION.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
CabnounUS /kæb/
a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading THE BOOKKEEPER'S CONFESSION.
connectverbUS /kəˈnekt/
connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
permission to do something
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
Knickerbocker
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From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
make reference to
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
not any; not one
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
and nothing more
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
perfunctoryadjectiveUS /pərˈfʌŋktəri/
hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
perseverancenounUS /ˌpɝː.səˈvɪr.əns/
Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in success. (Sự kiên trì, bền bỉ không bỏ cuộc.)
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
ploddingnounUS /ˈplɑːdɪŋ/
hard monotonous routine work
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
publishverbUS /ˈpʌblɪʃ/
put into print
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
Quinlan
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From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
standstillnounUS /ˈstændstɪl/
a situation in which no progress can be made or no advancement is possible
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
Sturgis
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From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BOOKKEEPER'S CONFESSION.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
unflaggingadjectiveUS /ənˈflæɡɪŋ/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
someone who visits
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading As he approached the house, the reporter saw a light in his window, and inferred that a visitor was awaiting his coming.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He was tired and he was perplexed; for, with all his unflagging energy, his quick intelligence and his plodding perseverance, he had come to a standstill in his investigation.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading Late that same evening, Sturgis returned to his lodgings, after a busy day spent in working upon the Knickerbocker bank case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The _Evening Tempest_ had appeared with no further mention of the Quinlan case, and with only a perfunctory report of the Cab Mystery, no attempt having been made to connect the two, for Sturgis would not consent to publish his evidence until he was sure of complete success in his undertaking.
