used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
the season when the leaves fall from the trees
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
a mountain or tall hill
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
checkmatenounUS /ˈtʃekmeɪt/
complete victory
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
ciphernounUS /ˈsaɪ.fər/
A secret or disguised way of writing; a code used to conceal ancient secrets.
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
Damietta
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From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
a person who operates a farm
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
instructionnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃən/
a message describing how something is to be done
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
engage in
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
Mayberry
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
mayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
notifyverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪ/
inform (somebody) of something
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
promptlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmptli/
with little or no delay
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
provincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
provisionnounUS /prəˈvɪʒən/
a stipulated condition
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
respectingverbUS /riˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “respect” — regard highly; think much of
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
succeedingadjectiveUS /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/
coming after or following
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
believed likely
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
telegramsnounUS /ˈteləɡræmz/
plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This instruction was carried out, and the mayor promptly took every means at his command to checkmate any movement of the suspected party.
translatedverbUS /trænzˈleɪtɪd/
past form of “translate” — restate (words) from one language into another language
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading FARMER JONES The conclusion which I formed respecting the cipher telegram, so cleverly translated by Ben Mayberry, was that it concerned an intended robbery of one of the banks in Damietta, and that the crime, for the reason hinted in the dispatch, was postponed until the succeeding autumn.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
belonging to which person
From this reading In reply, he instructed me to place myself in communication with the mayor of the city, whose province it was to make provision against what certainly looked like a contemplated crime.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading He arranged to shadow him by one of the best detectives in the country, while I agreed to notify him of the contents of any more suspicious telegrams passing over the wires.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Under such circumstances it will be seen that it was my duty to communicate with the general manager of the company, which I proceeded to do without delay.
