touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
COILSnounUS /kɔɪlz/
plural of “coil” — a structure consisting of something wound in a continuous series of loops
From this reading TIGHTENING THE COILS.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
cruellyadverbUS /ˈkruːli/
excessively
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
damagingadjectiveUS /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/
(sometimes followed by “to”) causing harm or injury
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
depositverbUS /dəˈpɑːzɪt/
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
how
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From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
illuminedverbUS /ˌɪˈluːmənd/
past form of “illumine” — make lighter or brighter
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
free from evil or guilt
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
open-mouthed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
possessing material wealth
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
SimeonnounUS /ˈsɪmiən/
(Old Testament) the 2nd son of Jacob and one of the 12 patriarchs of Israel
From this reading He held in his hand damaging evidence against Simeon Rich.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TIGHTENING THE COILS.
TIGHTENINGnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading TIGHTENING THE COILS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick’s countenance was illumined with an expression of triumph.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
which person or people
From this reading If Rich were innocent of the murder, how was it that he had in his possession one of the bills which the cashier of the safe deposit company had paid to the man who had been so cruelly murdered at the Red Dragon Inn?
in the company of; together with
From this reading The cashier of the safe deposit company kept gazing in silence at Carter with open-mouthed astonishment.
