used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
speak to
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
Blount
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From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading "Draft was bought by the party and in the manner expected.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
Carden
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From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
increase twofold
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
DraftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading "Draft was bought by the party and in the manner expected.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
ensureverbUS /enˈʃʊr/
make certain of
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "Draft was bought by the party and in the manner expected.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
Knifer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "Draft was bought by the party and in the manner expected.
French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading "Draft was bought by the party and in the manner expected.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
a human being
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
promptnessnoun
the characteristic of doing things without delay
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
in or at or to some place
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This precaution to ensure promptness showed the importance of the contents, and Blount being engaged in the hunt for "The Knifer," whom he believed to be somewhere on the other side of the city, Martin did not hesitate about opening the telegram.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
at the time that
From this reading Carden had barely finished his story regarding Hall when a telegram came for Blount.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was a duplicate of one which had been delivered at the police office in Bow Street, as the double address proved, and had been sent to both places to prevent any possible delay in reaching the person for whom it was intended.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was from Morgan and Doctor Fox was more than satisfied with the interest exhibited by his patient.
