used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
agedadjectiveUS /eɪdʒd/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading That happiness indeed was a thing assured in the opinion of Captain Ichabod.
BOTTLEDverbUS /ˈbɑːtəld/
past form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
Chadwick's
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From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
complacencynounUS /kəmˈpleɪsənsi/
the feeling you have when you are satisfied with yourself
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
courtroomnounUS /ˈkɔːrtruːm/
a room in which a lawcourt sits
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
Dusen
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From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
set up or found
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
state of well-being characterized by emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
heretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
Ichabod
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From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading That happiness indeed was a thing assured in the opinion of Captain Ichabod.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
jauntier
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From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
and nothing more
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
engage in
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
observantadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvənt/
paying close attention especially to details
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading That happiness indeed was a thing assured in the opinion of Captain Ichabod.
in other respects or ways
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
smugadjectiveUS /smʌɡ/
marked by excessive complacency or self-satisfaction
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
in a swift manner
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
a special situation
From this reading That happiness indeed was a thing assured in the opinion of Captain Ichabod.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
precisely as stated
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading BOTTLED UP Captain Ichabod Jones stepped briskly into Squire Chadwick's courtroom--which was otherwise the parlor in his modest home.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Van Dusen, that very shrewd detective, observed that the old man trod with a jauntier step than heretofore, and that his expression was one of smug complacency.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He wondered a little as to just what might have occurred to make this change so swiftly.
a late time of life
From this reading He could not guess that a romance of twenty years was concerned, but his observant eyes told him that in some mysterious fashion this aged native had found a new happiness in life within the hour.
