used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading VAUD AND VAUD.
anonymouslyadverbUS /əˈnɑːnəməsli/
without giving a name
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
audaciousadjectiveUS /ɑːˈdeɪʃəs/
invulnerable to fear or intimidation
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
Fanks
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From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
inconceivablyadverb
to an inconceivable degree
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
on one occasion
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading It struck him that the latter might have had a hand in placing the mysterious parcel in the letter box.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fanks at once returned to the chambers, and closely questioned Maxwell and Robert.
VAUD
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading VAUD AND VAUD.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here, indeed, was food for reflection.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That the instrument with which the crime had been committed should come into the detective's possession was extraordinary; but that it should have been left anonymously at the rooms of the murdered man was inconceivably audacious.
