used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
CLIFFORD
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From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
decadenounUS /deˈkeɪd/
a period of 10 years
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
past form of “descend” — move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
first-grade
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From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
HeadquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
lieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
most important element
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
octagonaladjectiveUS /ɑːkˈtæɡənəl/
of or relating to or shaped like an octagon
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clifford descended to the great corridor on the main floor.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
raspedverbUS /ræspt/
past form of “rasp” — scrape with a rasp
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
Regan
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From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
Thorne
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From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CLIFFORD HAS A NEW PURPOSE Half an hour later Clifford entered the octagonal reception room at Police Headquarters and sent his name in to Commissioner Thorne.
subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent
From this reading They treated him with a respect that, coming after his scene with Mary Regan, was soothing to his rasped spirit.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Here he met captains and lieutenants and first-grade detectives--old friends, with whom, until the events that had sent him out of the Department, he had worked for close upon a decade.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
wouldn't
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From this reading Word came back that Thorne was engaged and would be so for half an hour; but in the meantime wouldn’t Clifford visit about the building.
