presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Dr. Lynch wrote his confession.
conqueredverbUS /ˈkɑːŋkərd/
past form of “conquer” — bring under control by force or authority
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
conquerornounUS /ˈkɑːŋkərər/
someone who is victorious by force of arms
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
gotten under control
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
DEMIGODnoun
a person with great powers and abilities
From this reading THE PENITENT DEMIGOD.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
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From this reading Dr. Lynch wrote his confession.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dr. Lynch wrote his confession.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
a social class comprising those who do manual labor or work for wages
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading Dr. Lynch wrote his confession.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
PENITENTnounUS /ˈpenɪtɪnt/
(Roman Catholic Church) a person who repents for wrongdoing (a Roman Catholic may be admitted to penance under the direction of a confessor)
From this reading THE PENITENT DEMIGOD.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
slavishadjectiveUS /ˈsleɪvɪʃ/
blindly imitative
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
substancenounUS /ˈsʌbstəns/
the real physical matter of which a person or thing consists
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
required or under orders
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PENITENT DEMIGOD.
thoughtfuladjectiveUS /ˈθɔːtfəl/
having intellectual depth
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It contained the substance of his answers to Dick’s questions; the supposed had become the actual.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
at the time that
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
which person or people
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The doctor was diligent and thoughtful in his labor; but his face had entirely lost that aspect of slavish fear it had worn when Dick was present.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His expression was that of low cunning; and one who looked upon him now would have regarded him as the conqueror, instead of the conquered.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading Dr. Lynch wrote his confession.
