used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
in addition
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
brainier
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From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
cracksman's
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From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
criminal'snounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
possessive form of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
Dartmoor
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From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
distrustsnounUS /dɪˈstrʌsts/
plural of “distrust” — doubt about someone's honesty
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
DivisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
elementnounUS /ˈeləmənt/
an abstract part of something
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
FaynounUS /feɪ/
a small being, human in form, playful and having magical powers
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Scot had a reputation for getting results.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The Scot had a reputation for getting results.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
humanadjectiveUS /ˈhjuːmən/
characteristic of humanity
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
lainverbUS /leɪn/
inflected form of “lie” — be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
MacKeenon's
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From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
the force of workers available
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
overplayverbUS /ˈoʊvərˈpleɪ/
exaggerate one's acting
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
planksnounUS /plæŋks/
plural of “plank” — a stout length of sawn timber; made in a wide variety of sizes and used for many purposes
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
professionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading The Scot had a reputation for getting results.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The Scot had a reputation for getting results.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading The Scot had a reputation for getting results.
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 SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Chester Fay had lain too long on the hard planks at Dartmoor to believe in MacKeenon’s good intentions.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
precisely as stated
From this reading The laws, themselves, may be fair, but man, in the cracksman’s opinion, is a human element who is very liable to overplay his part.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was also the very keen tool of brainier men who managed the Criminal Intelligence Division of Scotland Yard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
which person or people
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
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 SCOTLAND YARD There is that within the professional criminal’s nature which distrusts the men who carry out the laws.
