used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
blissless
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From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
Charity'snounUS /ˈtʃerətiz/
possessive form of “charity” — a foundation created to promote the public good (not for assistance to any particular individuals)
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
CheevernounUS /ˈtʃiːvər/
United States writer of novels and short stories (1912-1982)
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
Coe
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From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
Dyckman
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From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
to an extreme degree
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
Hindley
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From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
Hodshon
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From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
being of such surpassing excellence as to suggest inspiration by the gods
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
intriguedverbUS /ˈɪntriɡd/
past form of “intrigue” — cause to be interested or curious
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
Jim
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From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
Messrs
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From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
operatorsnounUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtərz/
plural of “operator” — (mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
prosperedverbUS /ˈprɑːspərd/
past form of “prosper” — make steady progress; be at the high point in one's career or reach a high point in historical significance or importance
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
sleuthsnounUS /sluːθs/
plural of “sleuth” — a detective who follows a trail
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading In blissless ignorance of it, Zada had been inspired to set a firm of sleuths on Charity's trail.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
which person or people
From this reading The operators who kept Mrs. Charity Coe Cheever under espionage had the most stupid things to report to Zada.
in the company of; together with
From this reading She wanted to be able to convince Cheever that Charity was intrigued with Dyckman.
Zada
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From this reading The investigations of Messrs. Hodshon & Hindley in the life of Zada and Cheever prospered exceedingly.
Zada's
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From this reading To Zada's disgust, Mrs. Cheever never called upon Jim Dyckman, and he never called on her.
