used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
the state of being absent
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
(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 The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
Binney
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From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
chorusnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
good-night
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From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
HerbertnounUS /ˈhɜːrbərt/
United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
a room where books are kept
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
lobbynounUS /ˈlɑːbi/
a large entrance or reception room or area
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
Magnifique
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From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
not any; not one
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
onyxnounUS /ˈɑːnɪks/
a chalcedony with alternating black and white bands; used in making cameos
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
a course of conduct
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
peaceableadjectiveUS /ˈpiːsəbəl/
inclined or disposed to peace
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
a human being
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
precludedverbUS /prɪˈkluːdɪd/
past form of “preclude” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
not in physical motion
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Naturally enough, for peaceable citizens are not noticed if they follow a beaten or usual path.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading The absence of the weapon precluded all thought of suicide, therefore, he had been murdered and the murderer was still at large.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The detectives were aware that he said a pleasant good-night to the chorus girls he had entertained at supper, and had left the Magnifique, alone, about midnight, but then all trace was lost.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading The Library Set But it proved no easy matter to trace the whereabouts of Sir Herbert Binney between the hours of twelve and two on the night he met his tragic death.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Nor could it be discovered whether he came into the onyx lobby alone, or accompanied by the person or persons responsible for his death.
