used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
any thing at all
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
chemistrynounUS /ˈkeməstri/
the science of matter; the branch of the natural sciences dealing with the composition of substances and their properties and reactions
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
commissionnounUS /kəˈmɪʃən/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
DR
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From this reading EXIT DR.
EXITnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading EXIT DR.
experimentaladjectiveUS /ɪkˌsperɪˈmentəl/
relating to or based on experiment
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
Fanks
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From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
of great significance or value
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
a message received and understood
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
instrumentnounUS /ˈɪnstrəmənt/
a device that requires skill for proper use
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
the act of departing
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
needlenounUS /ˈniːdəl/
the leaf of a conifer
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
parcelnounUS /ˈpɑːrsəl/
a wrapped container
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
RENSHAW
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From this reading RENSHAW.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
term of address for a man
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
being of use or service
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Of these the first was that Sir Louis could not have had anything to do with the commission of the crime, or the leaving of the parcel at the chambers in Half Moon Street.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Fanks had gained some useful information from the lawyer, and it would appear that the conversation had settled, at least, two important points in the case.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the needle had been prepared by a man learned in experimental chemistry; and, as that was the special study of the new baronet, it might be that he was responsible for the preparation of that deadly instrument.
