aidsnounUS /eɪdz/
a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
Constant'snounUS /ˈkɑːnstənts/
possessive form of “constant” — a quantity that does not vary
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
make right or correct
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
set up or found
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
IdanounUS /ˈaɪdə/
an agency of the United Nations affiliated with the World Bank
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
of great significance or value
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
incidentsnounUS /ˈɪnsədənts/
plural of “incident” — a single distinct event
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
come together
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
minoradjectiveUS /ˈmaɪnər/
of lesser importance or stature or rank
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
occurrencenounUS /əˈkɜːrəns/
an event that happens
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
a human being
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
Identical; not different.
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
express in words
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick had summoned his faithful aids, Chick, Ida, and Patsy, to meet him at his apartments on his arrival.
a just detectable amount
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “In that way, or that view of it, it becomes important to trace out that poisoning.”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
at the time that
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He found them awaiting him when he got home, and, without waste of time, sat down to tell them the incidents of the new case they were engaged on.
but in spite of that
From this reading “Yet, if Mrs. Constant’s suspicions are correct, the same person is responsible for both.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Of course,” he said, in conclusion, “you will see that in the occurrence of this murder, the poisoning of the dogs slips away into minor importance.
