used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
Dennison's
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From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
increase twofold
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
apart from; not including
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
Gaffney's
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From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
investigatornounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtər/
a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
and nothing more
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
the act of departing
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
come together
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
not any; not one
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
express in words
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "No," replied the investigator over his shoulder.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
that's
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From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A DOUBLE SHADOW This was the extent of Dennison's knowledge except the detail he called after them as they were leaving the room a little later.
in or at the place that
From this reading "I think that's where Burton was to meet the party--the one I just mentioned, you know.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I say," he cried, rising in sudden recollection, "do you know any sort of a place that goes by the name of 'Gaffney's'?"
