used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a youthful male person
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
centernounUS /ˈsɛn.tər/
The middle point or core of an area.
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
complicationnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act or process of complicating
From this reading The thought of this complication shocked him.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
Conne's
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From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading What could it mean?
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
a boy or man
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
finger-print
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From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
Finger-prints
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From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
gapingadjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪpɪŋ/
with the mouth wide open as in wonder or awe
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The thought of this complication shocked him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
illegibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈledʒəbəl/
(of handwriting, print, etc.) not legible
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a single distinct event
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What could it mean?
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
immediately past
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
markingsnounUS /ˈmɑːrkɪŋz/
plural of “marking” — a distinguishing symbol
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading What could it mean?
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a form of address for a man
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
operatornounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtər/
(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
recedingnounUS /rɪˈsiːdɪŋ/
a slow or gradual disappearance
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
ringingnounUS /ˈrɪŋɪŋ/
the sound of a bell ringing
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading The thought of this complication shocked him.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
express in words
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
a special situation
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The thought of this complication shocked him.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The thought of this complication shocked him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
male cat
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Finger-prints were finger-prints, thought Tom, and a finger-print with illegible markings in the center meant a telegraph operator, so far as this particular incident was concerned.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
which person or people
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The detective had evidently fitted the whole thing together.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A NEW JOB For a few moments Tom stood gaping at the receding figures, with Mr. Conne's remark ringing in his ears: _I shall expect you to tell me what became of the young fellow who happened to discover you down below last night._ Was that the possible explanation of the missing wireless boy?
