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From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
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From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
in the past
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Lieutenant Valcour flatly refused to believe it.
blatantlyadverbUS /ˈbleɪtəntli/
in a blatant manner
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
past form of “care” — feel concern or interest
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
an occurrence of something
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
committingverbUS /kəˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “commit” — perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
recognizable; marked
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
decisiveadjectiveUS /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/
determining or having the power to determine an outcome
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
distressinglyadverbUS /dɪˈstresɪŋli/
unpleasantly
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
EndicottnounUS /ˈendɪkɑːt/
born in England; in 1629 he became the founder of the Massachusetts Bay Colony (1588-1665)
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
flatlyadverbUS /ˈflætli/
in an unqualified manner
From this reading Lieutenant Valcour flatly refused to believe it.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
HollandernounUS /ˈhɑːləndər/
a native or inhabitant of Holland
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
a married man; a woman's partner in marriage
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
and nothing more
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Lieutenant Valcour flatly refused to believe it.
RubbishnounUS /ˈrʌbɪʃ/
worthless material that is to be disposed of
From this reading Rubbish!
except for; apart from
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
shockedadjectiveUS /ʃɑːkt/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
slippernounUS /ˈslɪpər/
low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
TapverbUS /tæp/
cut a female screw thread with a tap
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
Valcour
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 4:14 a. m.—Tap—Tap—Tap Lieutenant Valcour picked the slipper up and sighed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a distressingly leading and decisive clue, but it did not lead in a direction he cared to follow, nor did it decide things as he thought they ought to be decided.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the surface of it, the case seemed blatantly plain: Hollander had come to the house at seven to save Mrs. Endicott from committing murder or suicide and had shocked Endicott almost to death—and just a short while ago Mrs. Endicott had shot her husband to prevent him from making a statement that would convict Hollander.
