used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
(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 “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
lacking funds
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
claimsnounUS /kleɪmz/
plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
make void or empty of contents
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
factornounUS /ˈfæktər/
anything that contributes causally to a result
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading STILL HUNTING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
Jarvis
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From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
Lampton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
LoudenverbUS /ˈlaʊdən/
become louder
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
Milmarsh
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
subject to death
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
not any; not one
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The chair occupied by the man who had been declared by Louden Powers and Andrew Lampton to be Howard Milmarsh was empty, and he was not in the room!
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
removeverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
without speaking
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
not in physical motion
From this reading STILL HUNTING.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Patsy and Chick had both helped remove the body of Thomas Jarvis, and no one had taken any notice of the young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
at the time that
From this reading “Of course, Thomas Jarvis never was a real factor in this matter,” remarked Nick, fifteen minutes later, when all that was mortal of Jarvis had been removed to another room.
which person or people
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading “But we will go into the claims of that young man who has been sitting silently at the other side of the table from the beginning of the conference, and who——” The detective broke off.
