used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
(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 “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
the two together, not just one
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
dismissingverbUS /dɪˈsmɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “dismiss” — bar from attention or consideration
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
Jarvis
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From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
Lampton
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From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
LoudenverbUS /ˈlaʊdən/
become louder
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
mahoganynounUS /məˈhɑːɡəni/
wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
massiveadjectiveUS /ˈmæsɪv/
imposing in size or bulk or solidity
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
menservants
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From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
Milmarsh
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From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading MURDER WILL OUT.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
and nothing more
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading MURDER WILL OUT.
a human being
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
in or at that place or location
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
vacantlyadverb
in a vacant manner
From this reading He was sitting opposite Nick Carter, his head bent forward, so that his chin almost rested on his chest, and his eyes fixed vacantly upon the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
at the time that
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
which person or people
From this reading The man who had been called Howard Milmarsh was the only person in the large circle about the massive mahogany table who seemed not to be interested.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading MURDER WILL OUT.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Thomas Jarvis, with a grim expression on his tightly closed lips, came into the room, there was a look of curiosity on the faces of both Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Now that we are all here, you may go,” said the detective, dismissing the two menservants.
