used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
AFTERprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
alibinounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
Drummond's
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From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
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 In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
to an extreme degree
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
intemperateadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtempərət/
(of weather or climate) not mild; subject to extremes
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
Kinney
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From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
the act of departing
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
modenounUS /moʊd/
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Later he knew he must arrange his mode of life with greater care.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
nullifyverbUS /ˈnʌləfaɪ/
declare invalid
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
no longer active in your work or profession
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
not in physical motion
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
unconsciouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnˈkɑːnʃəsli/
without awareness
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
not known
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In these early days of his career he was not much in fear of detection and approached his door with little of the trepidation he was to experience later when his name was unknown still but his reputation exceedingly high with the police.
at the time that
From this reading There might come a night when he needed to prove the alibi that she could unconsciously nullify if she waited up for him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In accordance with his instructions, Mrs. Kinney retired not later than ten.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE DANGER OF SENTIMENT AFTER leaving Drummond’s house Anthony Trent started without intemperate haste for his comfortable apartment.
