used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
AchillesnounUS /əˈkɪliz/
a mythical Greek hero of the Iliad
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
a line of approach
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
chequenounUS /tʃek/
a written order directing a bank to pay money
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
confidentiallyadverbUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəli/
in a confidential manner
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
DerricknounUS /ˈderɪk/
a framework erected over an oil well to allow drill tubes to be raised and lowered
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
Fane
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From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
with gusto and without reservation
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
I'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
motor-car
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From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
returnsnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
term of address for a man
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
required or under orders
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
thankingverbUS /ˈθæŋkɪŋ/
-ing form of “thank” — express gratitude or show appreciation to
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
the upper part of anything
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
Tussaud'snounUS /tuːˈsoʊz/
possessive form of “tussaud” — French modeler (resident in England after 1802) who made wax death masks of prominent victims of the French Revolution and toured Britain with her wax models; in 1835 she opened a permanent waxworks exhibition in London (1761-1850)
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
precisely as stated
From this reading A STORY OF THE PAST Fane and Derrick parted at the top of Achilles Avenue, the latter heartily thanking the former for the very handsome cheque.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
(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 "Well, sir, you see the mystery of the case makes it interesting.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "No"--Fane laughed--"what possible interest can it have?"
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading By the way"--he drew near confidentially--"do you know that the motor-car in which the assassin is supposed to have escaped is in Madame Tussaud's?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And if that husband returns, sir," said Derrick, shaking hands, "you may be sure that I'll let you know straight off.
