used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
Brompton
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From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
Chelsea
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From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
ClaymorenounUS /ˈkleɪmɔːr/
a large double-edged broadsword; formerly used by Scottish Highlanders
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
rid of obstructions
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
dissipatedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəpeɪtɪd/
unrestrained by convention or morality
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
HamptonnounUS /ˈhæmptən/
United States musician who was the first to use the vibraphone as a jazz instrument (1913-2002)
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
Hawtrey's
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From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a republic in the Asian subcontinent in southern Asia; second most populous country in the world; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1947
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
Ned
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From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
police-officer
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From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
postedadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊstɪd/
publicly displayed
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Hawtrey's hope that a clue had been obtained was speedily dissipated, for the next letter was posted in the south of London, and the one after it at Brompton.
look attentively
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Edward Hampton coming in that afternoon, he relieved his mind by telling what had happened.
which person or people
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
in the company of; together with
From this reading 'It is a comfort to talk it over with some one, Ned.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was clear that the man who sent them did not confine himself to one particular office, and that it would be useless to set a watch on that in Claymore Street, Chelsea.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were a police-officer for some time out in India, I think, and may be able to see your way through this business.
