used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading FOLLOWING UP A CLUE.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading FOLLOWING UP A CLUE.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
defraudingverbUS /dɪˈfrɔːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “defraud” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
expresslyadverbUS /ekˈspresli/
with specific intentions; for the express purpose
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading FOLLOWING UP A CLUE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
HartleynounUS /ˈhɑːrtli/
English philosopher who introduced the theory of the association of ideas (1705-1757)
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
Haynes
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From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
intelligibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒəbəl/
capable of being apprehended or understood
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
engage in
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
A person or company involved in wholesale trade, especially with foreign countries.
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
partialadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːrʃəl/
being or affecting only a part; not total
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
qualifyverbUS /ˈkwɑːləfaɪ/
prove capable or fit; meet requirements
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
requestedadjectiveUS /rɪˈkwestɪd/
asked for
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
in the direction of
From this reading Towards the end of the third week he asked an interview with Mr. Hartley.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading FOLLOWING UP A CLUE.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It required not one week, but three, to follow out his clues, and qualify himself to make a clear and intelligible report to Mr. Hartley.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading He had expressly requested the merchant not to require any partial report, as it might interfere with his working unobserved.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading This is not a detective story, and I shall not, therefore, detail the steps by which our young hero succeeded in tracing out the agency of Haynes in defrauding the firm by which he was employed.
