used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
accountedverbUS /əˈkaʊntɪd/
past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
a distinct feature or element in a problem
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
Attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
confined by bonds
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
intentionally conceived
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
down-town
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From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the organ of sight
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
set up or found
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
GillespienounUS /ɡəˈlespi/
United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
Gryce
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From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
a single distinct event
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
Leighton
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From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
MeredithnounUS /ˈmerɪdɪθ/
United States civil rights leader whose college registration caused riots in traditionally segregated Mississippi (born in 1933)
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
a particular point in time
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
a form of address for a man
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
being perceived or observed
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
and nothing more
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
quailing
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From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
an unelaborated elementary awareness of stimulation
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Both showed relief at seeing me.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading For the moment I was Leighton Gillespie, conscious of guilt and quailing under the quiet eye of this old detective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
at the time that
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I entered the District Attorney's office about nine o'clock, and found him in close conversation with Mr. Gryce.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The ride down-town was hurried and without incident.
wrinkleverbUS /ˈrɪŋkəl/
gather or contract into wrinkles or folds; pucker
From this reading This did not add to my satisfaction, and when the detective rose and I noticed his composed aspect and the somewhat startling fact that the wrinkle which I had so long observed between his brows had entirely disappeared, I experienced a strange sensation of dread only to be accounted for by the delicate nature of the sympathy which bound me to Hope Meredith.
