used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
apologeticadjectiveUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪk/
offering or expressing apology
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading “You, Carter!”
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
HUNCHnounUS /hʌntʃ/
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
engage in
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
MortimernounUS /ˈmɔːrtɪmər/
English nobleman who deposed Edward II and was executed by Edward III (1287-1330)
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
mustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
on the contrary
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
not in physical motion
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Winthrop
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From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
wonderinglyadverb
in a curious and questioning manner
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You, Carter!”
