used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
Cazalet
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From this reading "The devil he would!" exclaimed Cazalet.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "The devil he would!" exclaimed Cazalet.
don't
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From this reading "I don't follow you, Toye."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "The devil he would!" exclaimed Cazalet.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
finger-prints
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From this reading "I'm thinking of finger-prints.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I don't follow you, Toye."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The devil he would!" exclaimed Cazalet.
he'd
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From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
hearsaynounUS /ˈhiːrseɪ/
gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't follow you, Toye."
I'm
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From this reading "I'm thinking of finger-prints.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
just've
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From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
set down according to a plan
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I'm thinking of finger-prints.
and nothing more
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
paragraphsnounUS /ˈpærəɡræfs/
plural of “paragraph” — one of several distinct subdivisions of a text intended to separate ideas; the beginning is usually marked by a new indented line
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
printnounUS /prɪnt/
the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
To recall to mind.
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
strayverbUS /streɪ/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading "I'm thinking of finger-prints.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
Toye
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From this reading "I don't follow you, Toye."
vaguestadjectiveUS /ˈveɪɡɪst/
superlative of “vague” — not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "The devil he would!" exclaimed Cazalet.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading If he'd just've laid those things right down, he'd have left the print of his hand as large as life for Scotland Yard."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I don't follow you, Toye."
you'd
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From this reading "I wish you'd explain," he added; "remember I'm a wild man from the woods, and only know of these things by the vaguest kind of hearsay and stray paragraphs in the papers.
