used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What sort of a closet is it?” he asked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
confined by bonds
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
closetnounUS /ˈklɑːzət/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
being joined in close association
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
a single distinct event
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
a message received and understood
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What sort of a closet is it?” he asked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What sort of a closet is it?” he asked.
Joe
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From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
without good reason
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
a brief written record
From this reading The keen detective had however made a mental note of the circumstance, and he was bound to know more of the matter.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
precedingadjectiveUS /priˈsiːdɪŋ/
existing or coming before
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
SARATOGAnounUS /ˌserəˈtoʊɡə/
a species of large fish found in Australian rivers
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “What sort of a closet is it?” he asked.
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 When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
having come into contact
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
at the time that
From this reading When the latter had told his story concerning what had happened at his house on the preceding night, he had touched lightly on the incident of the closet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He wished to find out a few other things connected with the case, through information which Joe alone could give.
but in spite of that
From this reading THE LOCKED SARATOGA The detective was not yet through.
