used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
ACKERMAN
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From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Stella awaited his call impatiently.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
an occurrence of something
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
Champion'snounUS /ˈtʃæmpiənz/
possessive form of “champion” — someone who has won first place in a competition
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
cheekedverbUS /tʃiːkt/
past form of “cheek” — speak impudently to
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
definedadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪnd/
clearly characterized or delimited
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
relatively long in duration; tediously protracted
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
idealadjectiveUS /aɪˈdiːl/
conforming to an ultimate standard of perfection or excellence; embodying an ideal
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Stella awaited his call impatiently.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
picturedadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərd/
seen in the mind as a mental image
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
plumpadjectiveUS /plʌmp/
sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
prosecutionnounUS /ˌprɑːsəˈkjuːʃən/
the institution and conduct of legal proceedings against a defendant for criminal behavior
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
rosyadjectiveUS /ˈroʊzi/
reflecting optimism
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
except for; apart from
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
smilesnounUS /smaɪlz/
plural of “smile” — a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
StellanounUS /ˈstelə/
United States minimalist painter (born in 1936)
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
templesnounUS /ˈtempəlz/
plural of “temple” — place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
at the time that
From this reading She had pictured the ideal detective of romance and could not conceal her amazement at his personal appearance when she extended her hand to greet him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading ACKERMAN sent to Stella his letter of introduction from the Attorney General, stating that he would call the following day and report progress.
wreathed
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From this reading His voice was soft and low as her own, his face wreathed in smiles--and such a face!--plump, rosy cheeked, young, fresh and boyish, save for the slightest touch of gray in the dark hair about his temples.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading General Champion’s letter had raised the highest hopes by the declaration that the young detective had developed a well defined and intelligent theory on which to conduct the prosecution of the case.
