used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
AlbertnounUS /ˈælbərt/
prince consort of Queen Victoria of England (1819-1861)
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
Dundrearies
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From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
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 “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
GardnernounUS /ˈɡɑːrdnər/
United States collector and patron of art who built a museum in Boston to house her collection and opened it to the public in 1903 (1840-1924)
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading “OLD HANDS.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
Latimer
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From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
MemorialnounUS /məˈmɔːriəl/
a recognition of meritorious service
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “OLD HANDS.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
term of address for a man
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading The bank robbery took place during the night of Monday and Tuesday.
precisely as stated
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
watchmannounUS /ˈwɑːtʃmən/
a guard who keeps watch
From this reading “Albert Gardner, the watchman who was shot during the bank robbery, was brought here, was he not?”
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading On Wednesday morning, at seven o’clock, a neatly dressed man, wearing a pair of very respectable “Dundrearies,” made his appearance at the Memorial Hospital, in Latimer.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
which person or people
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What can I do for you, sir?” inquired the assistant superintendent, who was in charge at that early hour.
