used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
ADOBEnounUS /əˈdoʊbi/
the clay from which adobe bricks are made
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
contriving
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From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
directingadjectiveUS /dərˈektɪŋ/
showing the way by conducting or leading; imposing direction on
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
else
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From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
evasiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈveɪzɪv/
deliberately vague or ambiguous
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
divisible by two
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
Gordon
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From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
Gordon's
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From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
immediately past
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
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 Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
the force of workers available
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
a form of address for a man
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
absolutely essential
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
held or filled or in use
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
PollocknounUS /ˈpɑːlək/
United States artist famous for painting with a drip technique; a leader of abstract expressionism in America (1912-1956)
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
restitutionnounUS /ˌrestɪˈtuːʃən/
a sum of money paid in compensation for loss or injury
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
tragicadjectiveUS /ˈtrædʒɪk/
very sad; especially involving grief or death or destruction
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
undertakernounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkər/
one whose business is the management of funerals
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
unintentionaladjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈtenʃənəl/
done or made or performed with purpose and intent
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
unpremeditatedadjective
not prepared or planned in advance
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
vialnounUS /ˈvaɪəl/
a small bottle that contains a drug (especially a sealed sterile container for injection by needle)
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But even in death Judge Gordon, true to his evasive, contriving character, had tricked him; and the irony lay in the fact that in this last act the trick was unpremeditated, unconscious, unintentional.
WeirnounUS /wiːr/
a low dam built across a stream to raise its level or divert its flow
From this reading AN OLD ADOBE HOUSE Revenge Weir had.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
at the time that
From this reading Night had settled over the earth when the three men, after directing the Mexican servants to bring the undertaker, went out of the house, for considerable time had been occupied in the discussion and the preparation of papers preceding Judge Gordon's tragic end.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Instead of the signed confession, necessary above everything else, which seemed almost in his fingers, the man had left a little poison vial.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With him Mr. Pollock carried the documents pertaining to the property restitution.
