used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
(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 “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “An inexplicable death in an unenterable room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
any thing at all
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
commentsnounUS /ˈkɑːments/
plural of “comment” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
Curran
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From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading “An inexplicable death in an unenterable room.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
Gilvray
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From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
death of a person
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
grillingnounUS /ˈɡrɪlɪŋ/
cooking by direct exposure to radiant heat (as over a fire or under a grill)
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
Hugh
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From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading “An inexplicable death in an unenterable room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
Kinney
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From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
logicaladjectiveUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
Mears
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From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
no person; not anyone
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
nowherenounUS /ˈnoʊwer/
an insignificant place
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
others
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From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
questioningsnounUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋz/
plural of “questioning” — a request for information
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
ROLY
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From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “An inexplicable death in an unenterable room.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
except for; apart from
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
scantyadjectiveUS /ˈskænti/
lacking in magnitude or quantity
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
unenterable
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From this reading “An inexplicable death in an unenterable room.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading “It is the old problem, after all,” said Roly Mears, his round, jolly face unusually grave.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
wearisomeadjectiveUS /ˈwɪrisəm/
so lacking in interest as to cause mental weariness
From this reading ROLY TAKES THE LEAD IT was a wearisome grilling, and it got them nowhere.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Some held the opinion that he had committed suicide, others that he was murdered, but most of the listeners to the scanty evidence were utterly at sea as to any satisfactory conclusion.
at the time that
From this reading Detective Kinney was logical and consequent in his questionings and Doctor Gilvray was keen and shrewd in his comments and deductions, but when it was over nobody seemed to know anything save that Hugh Curran was dead.
