used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
backgroundnounUS /ˈbækɡraʊnd/
a person's social heritage: previous experience or training
From this reading Father Murray, at Saunders' own request, kept the detective in the background.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Father Murray, at Saunders' own request, kept the detective in the background.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
emergenciesnounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsiz/
plural of “emergency” — a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Father Murray, at Saunders' own request, kept the detective in the background.
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Father Murray, at Saunders' own request, kept the detective in the background.
lackedverbUS /lækt/
past form of “lack” — be without
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
the force of workers available
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
Minister'snounUS /ˈmɪnɪstərz/
possessive form of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
MinistrynounUS /ˈmɪnəstri/
religious ministers collectively (especially Presbyterian)
From this reading Saunders had, in the meantime, been learning all he could about the Ministry and its interior--"for emergencies," he explained to Mark.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
a particular point in time
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
MurraynounUS /ˈmɜːri/
British classical scholar (born in Australia) who advocated the League of Nations and the United Nations (1866-1957)
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
on one occasion
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Father Murray, at Saunders' own request, kept the detective in the background.
politeadjectiveUS /pəˈlaɪt/
showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
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From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
SCORESnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
someone who visits
From this reading The priest sent down a polite request for the visitor to come to his room, and at once telephoned for Mark.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Both men arrived at the same moment and were introduced at the door.
at the time that
From this reading SAUNDERS SCORES It lacked but five minutes to the hour of ten next morning when the card of the Minister's secretary was handed to Father Murray.
