used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
AdvertisernounUS /ˈædvərtaɪzər/
someone whose business is advertising
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
(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 "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
Carbunclenoun
deep-red cabochon garnet cut without facets
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
chaptersnounUS /ˈtʃæptərz/
plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
CluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
dippedadjectiveUS /dɪpt/
having abnormal sagging of the spine (especially in horses)
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
Dundee
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From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
divisible by two
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
to or in any or all places
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
Fergus
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From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
highest in quality
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
only a very short time before
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
Home'snounUS /hoʊmz/
possessive form of “home” — where you live at a particular time
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
intriguenounUS /ˌɪnˈtriːɡ/
a crafty and involved plot to achieve your (usually sinister) ends
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
labyrinthnounUS /ˈlæbərɪnθ/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
Leavenworth
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From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
mazenounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
originalitynounUS /ərˌɪdʒəˈnælɪti/
the ability to think and act independently
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
express in words
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
plural of “story” — 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 "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
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 It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To say that Mr. Fergus Home's 'The Carbuncle Clue' is one of his best stories hardly does justice to its merits.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
precisely as stated
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
at the time that
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
which person or people
From this reading Very clever must be the reader who, in the earlier chapters, finds even a faint clue in this labyrinth of crime and intrigue."--_Morning Post_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "It is in all truth a mystery, and one which when dipped into will be followed with the greatest interest in all its maze of detail.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading "Everywhere throughout its source there is evident the same wonderful originality that distinguished his first success.
the act of creating written works
From this reading It is as clever a piece of detective story writing as 'The Leavenworth Case.'"--_Dundee Advertiser_.
