used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
(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 He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
in addition
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
baronetnounUS /ˈberənət/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
confidantnounUS /ˈkɑːnfədɑːnt/
someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
travel across or pass over
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
examineverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪn/
consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
Fanks
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From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
Fellenger's
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From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
Francis
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From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
Hersham's
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From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
approval to do something
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
Prisom
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From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
term of address for a man
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
that is looked for
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
tattooedverbUS /ˌtæˈtuːd/
past form of “tattoo” — stain (skin) with indelible color
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On receipt of Mr. Hersham's letter, Fanks sought out Sir Louis, and showed him the communication.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Louis read it carefully; and, knowing all that had gone before, he understood it partially.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nevertheless, he was puzzled as to the real meaning of the affair; and looked to Fanks for an explanation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had told the baronet all that he had heard from Mrs. Prisom; for, without permission, he could not hope to examine the desk of the late Sir Francis.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he did not do so, he would not be able to discover the secret of the tattooed cross; therefore, for the gaining of his ends, and also with a belief in Fellenger's good sense, he made him his confidant, and finally placed the letter in his hands.
