used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
anew
From this reading The two detectives again inspected the suit-case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
cause to be bored
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
gotten under control
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The two detectives again inspected the suit-case.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
feminineadjectiveUS /ˈfemənən/
associated with women and not with men
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
garmentnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənt/
an article of clothing
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
incomprehensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪŋkɑːmprəˈhensɪbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
inspectedverbUS /ˌɪnˈspektɪd/
past form of “inspect” — look over carefully
From this reading The two detectives again inspected the suit-case.
leered
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From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
neatlyadverbUS /ˈniːtli/
with neatness
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
Roland
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From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading An extra suit had been neatly folded.
suit-case
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From this reading Not a single article of feminine apparel was contained in the suit-case.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
thereinadverbUS /ðeˈrɪn/
(formal) in or into that thing or place
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
a special situation
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two detectives again inspected the suit-case.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not only that, but every garment therein which bore an identification mark was the property of Roland Warren, the man whose body leered at them from the floor of the taxicab.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
but in spite of that
From this reading "FIND THE WOMAN" The thing was incomprehensible, yet true.
