used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
ANTONIO
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From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
Ashton-Kirk
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From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
Bernstine
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From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
bulkyadjectiveUS /ˈbʌlki/
of large size for its weight
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
distinctadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɪŋkt/
(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
emergeverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/
come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
expandedadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspændəd/
increased in extent or size or bulk or scope
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading "Glad to see you.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading "Hello!" greeted he.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello!" greeted he.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
OsbornenounUS /ˈɔːzbɔːrn/
English playwright (1929-1994)
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
Pendleton
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From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
sandy-haired
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From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
cut with a saw
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Glad to see you.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
SPATOLA
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From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
in or at that place or location
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through a private door leading from the detectives' quarters they saw the bulky form of Osborne emerge; and at his heels were Bernstine and his sandy-haired clerk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
at the time that
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading When Osborne caught sight of Ashton-Kirk he expanded into a wide smile of satisfaction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading ANTONIO SPATOLA APPEARS Ashton-Kirk and Pendleton were admitted to the cell room at the City Hall without question; but a distinct surprise awaited them there.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Glad to see you.
