used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
on or to one side
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
a tight-fitting headdress
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
following the third position; number four in a countable series
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
I've
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From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
a commissioned military officer
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
Lorrimore
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From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
Lorrimore's
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From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
the force of workers available
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
Ravensdene
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From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
cut with a saw
From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
Scarterfield
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From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "The man we saw at Ravensdene Court?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What!" he exclaimed.
speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading "Scarterfield," I said in a whisper, "I've grounds for believing that the fourth Chinaman is--Lorrimore's servant--Wing."
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE SILK CAP I glanced round; Lorrimore, after an inspection of the dead men, had walked aside with the lieutenant and was in close conversation with him.
yawlnoun
a ship's small boat (usually rowed by 4 or 6 oars)
From this reading I, too, drew the detective away to the side of the yawl.
