used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
anew
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
the two together, not just one
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
DellnounUS /del/
a small wooded hollow
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
Florey's
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From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
brought together in one place
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
occupantsnounUS /ˈɑːkjəpənts/
plural of “occupant” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
pajamasnounUS /pəˈdʒɑːməz/
plural of “pajama” — a pair of loose trousers tied by a drawstring around the waist; worn by men and women in some Asian countries
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
a human being
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
precludeverbUS /prɪˈkluːd/
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
in the near future
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As soon as daylight came the coroner held another inquest.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Possible suspects had been numerous in the case of Florey's death: in regard to this second mystery they seemingly included almost every one in the house.
trousersnounUS /ˈtraʊzərz/
(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had seen the latter on his threshold: both of us had encountered Major Dell as he emerged from his room, his trousers slipped on over his pajamas.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
a Caucasian
From this reading Again the occupants of the great manor house, black and white, were gathered in the living-room, and the coroner called on each person in turn.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I was able to state positively that Major Dell and Van Hope were in their own rooms at the time, or such a short time afterward as to preclude them from any possible connection with the crime.
