used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VISIT TO THE BANK.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading A VISIT TO THE BANK.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
to come or go into
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
held or filled or in use
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
Patsy's
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From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
cut with a saw
From this reading The clerk saw him enter the lobby and called him to the desk.
suburbanadjectiveUS /səˈbɜːrbən/
relating to or characteristic of or situated in suburbs
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading He was informed of the telephone message and of Patsy’s call at the hotel.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VISIT TO THE BANK.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A VISIT TO THE BANK.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
hard to endure
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading A VISIT TO THE BANK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
Windermere
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From this reading The journey to and from the suburban hotel had occupied considerable time, and it was almost one o’clock before the detective returned to the Windermere.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He realized, of course, that one of his assistants had been trying to get in touch with him, but he did not know that it was in connection with that particular case.
