at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
Anderton
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From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading TRACING THE CRIME.
having the place or position changed
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
electric-light
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From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
apart from; not including
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
fixturesnounUS /ˈfɪkstʃərz/
plural of “fixture” — an object firmly fixed in place (especially in a household)
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
green-shaded
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From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
I'm
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From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
illuminatedadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈluːməneɪtəd/
provided with artificial light
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
incandescentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnkənˈdesənt/
emitting light as a result of being heated
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
preferredadjectiveUS /prəˈfɜːrd/
more desirable than another
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
softeradjectiveUS /ˈsɑːftər/
comparative of “soft” — yielding readily to pressure or weight
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
studentnounUS /ˈstuːdənt/
a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
switchedverbUS /swɪtʃt/
past form of “switch” — change over, change around, as to a new order or sequence
From this reading The green shade kept the room in gloom except for the round space on the table illuminated by the lamp, and Nick switched on one of the incandescent lights.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’m not surprised that nothing seems to have been disturbed,” he murmured.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRACING THE CRIME.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
TRACINGnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading TRACING THE CRIME.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
at the time that
From this reading When Nick Carter had closed and locked the door of the study, he went to the table and turned up the green-shaded student lamp on the table.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading There were electric-light fixtures in the room, but Anderton had always preferred the softer light of an oil lamp when he was at work, or to read by.
