used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I generally am in that childlike condition.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
for the reason that
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
ChestertonnounUS /ˈtʃestərtən/
conservative English writer of the Roman Catholic persuasion; in addition to volumes of criticism and polemics he wrote detective novels featuring Father Brown (1874-1936)
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
childlikeadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldlaɪk/
befitting a young child
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
a state at a particular time
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
criticnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪk/
a person who is professionally engaged in the analysis and interpretation of works of art
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
deceivedverbUS /dɪˈsiːvd/
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
deceptiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈseptɪv/
causing one to believe what is not true or fail to believe what is true
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
demeritsnounUS /diˈmerəts/
plural of “demerit” — a mark against a person for misconduct or failure; usually given in school or armed forces
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
desiresnounUS /dɪˈzaɪərz/
plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
disillusionedadjectiveUS /ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənd/
freed from illusion
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
Dr
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From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
divisible by two
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
usually; as a rule
From this reading I generally am in that childlike condition.
gulled
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From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
gullibleadjectiveUS /ˈɡʌləbəl/
naive and easily deceived or tricked
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
HolmesnounUS /hoʊmz/
a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
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 And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
an old word for “no”
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
and nothing more
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
causing physical or psychological pain
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
prefacenounUS /ˈprefəs/
a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
prefaces
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From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
radiantadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdiːənt/
radiating or as if radiating light
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
satiatedadjectiveUS /ˈseɪʃiːeɪtɪd/
supplied (especially fed) to satisfaction
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
express in words
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
scepticaladjective
marked by or given to doubt
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
SherlocknounUS /ˈʃɜːrlɑːk/
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
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 The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
the act of using
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
precisely as stated
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The detective story is in this way a paradox (if I may use a word that has very painful memories for me) because the true reader and critic not only desires to be gulled, but even desires to be gullible.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
at the time that
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading I wish when reading such a story to become as simple as Dr. Watson; to be in the happy, cheerful, childlike, radiant condition of Dr. Watson and not in the much more dark and disillusioned and satiated and sceptical condition of Sherlock Holmes.
in the company of; together with
From this reading with a preface by G. K. Chesterton I can say with all sincerity, nay with all solemn responsibility, that this detective mystery deceived me.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
produce a literary work
From this reading And as I have been looking out for a long time for a detective mystery that should be at least deceptive, whatever its other merits or demerits in being detective, I very willingly write a word to serve as a preface to it, though such books ought not to need such prefaces.
