used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR.
accidentaladjectiveUS /ˌæksəˈdentəl/
happening by chance or unexpectedly or unintentionally
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
ceremoniesnounUS /ˈserəmoʊniz/
plural of “ceremony” — a formal event performed on a special occasion
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
consternationnounUS /ˌkɑːnstərˈneɪʃən/
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
druggist'snounUS /ˈdrʌɡəsts/
possessive form of “druggist” — a health professional trained in the art of preparing and dispensing drugs
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
set up or found
From this reading How had he found out his name and residence?
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
only a very short time before
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
MORTONnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading How had he found out his name and residence?
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
obscureverbUS /əbsˈkjʊr/
make less visible or unclear
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR.
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
purchasedverbUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəst/
past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
Ralph
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
Raymond
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading How had he found out his name and residence?
do one's shopping
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
shopman
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
sweatnounUS /swet/
salty fluid secreted by sweat glands
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
except if; if not
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
someone who visits
From this reading PAUL MORTON HAS A VISITOR.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The sweat stood out upon his brow, and he eagerly questioned himself--how much did this man know, or what did he suspect, or was his presence purely accidental?
at the time that
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
in or at the place that
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
which person or people
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
someone who sees an event and reports what happened
From this reading Paul Morton's consternation can hardly be described, when, in the number who had come to witness the funeral ceremonies of Ralph Raymond, he recognized the shopman in the obscure druggist's shop where he had purchased the poison.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading But he could hardly believe that a man in such a position would attend the funeral, unless he had some object in view.
