used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
a cherished desire
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
awe-stricken
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From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
blood-stained
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From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading "A clue!"
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
forcefulnessnounUS /ˈfɔːrsfəlnəs/
physical energy or intensity
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
Hawthwaite's
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From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
impressiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpresɪv/
making a strong or vivid impression
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
life-blood
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From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
mementonounUS /mɪˈmentoʊ/
a reminder of past events
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
Peppermore
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From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
previouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
carry out
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
TANNERYnoun
workplace where skins and hides are tanned
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
the process of using your mind to consider something carefully
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE TANNERY HOUSE During a moment's impressive silence the three men, standing side by side at Hawthwaite's desk, stared at the blood-stained memento of the crime.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was Peppermore who first spoke, in an awe-stricken voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
which person or people
From this reading Each was thinking the same thought--there, before them, was the life-blood of the man who little more than an hour previously had been full of energy, forcefulness, ambition.
You'll
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From this reading "You'll take care of that, Mr. Superintendent?" he said.
