used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
(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 Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
Beardsley
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From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
boat-builder
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From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
COVEnounUS /koʊv/
a small inlet
From this reading SATURDAY COVE.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
Donald
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From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
elegantadjectiveUS /ˈeləɡənt/
refined and tasteful in appearance or behavior or style
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
divisible by two
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
set up or found
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
grossadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
impairverbUS /ˌɪmˈper/
make worse or less effective
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
not any; not one
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
plural of “note” — a brief written record
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
obstinatelyadverb
in a stubborn unregenerate manner
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
Patterdale
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From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
policemennounUS /pəˈliːsmɪn/
plural of “policeman” — a member of a police force
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading SATURDAY COVE.
cut with a saw
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
sheriffsnounUS /ˈʃerəfs/
plural of “sheriff” — the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
do one's shopping
From this reading Even the fact that several notes and other papers had been found in the shop did not impair his belief in his own innocence.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
believed likely
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
tinnounUS /tɪn/
a silvery malleable metallic element that resists corrosion; used in many alloys and to coat other metals to prevent corrosion; obtained chiefly from cassiterite where it occurs as tin oxide
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Mr. Beardsley, the deputy sheriff, conducted Donald to the elegant mansion of Captain Patterdale.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Some persons do not like to walk through the streets with sheriffs and policemen; but Donald was not of that sort, for in spite of all the evidence brought against him, he obstinately refused to believe that he was guilty.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
which person or people
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Perhaps no one who saw them walking together suspected that the boat-builder was charged with so gross a crime as stealing the tin box and its valuable contents.
