1919
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From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
AcesnounUS /ˈeɪsɪz/
plural of “ace” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
any person at all
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
case-book
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From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
apart from; not including
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
handwritingnounUS /ˈhændraɪtɪŋ/
something written by hand
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
headingnounUS /ˈhedɪŋ/
a line of text serving to indicate what the passage below it is about
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
identifyverbUS /aɪˈdentəfaɪ/
recognize as being; establish the identity of someone or something
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
inscribedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈskraɪbd/
written (by handwriting, printing, engraving, or carving) on or in a surface
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
Machfield
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From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
MajesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
absolutely essential
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
not any; not one
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
and nothing more
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
passionlessadjective
not passionate
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
by chance
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
psycho-pathologist
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From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
Reeder
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From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
registerverbUS /ˈredʒɪstər/
record in writing; enter into a book of names or events or transactions
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
Rufus
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From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
techniciannounUS /tekˈnɪʃən/
someone whose occupation involves training in a specific technical process
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading He had a number of other names, but it is only necessary that Machfield should be used to identify this particular character.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Mr. Reeder kept what he called a case-book, in which he inscribed a passionless account of all the cases in which he was engaged.
which person or people
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Some of these cases had no value except to the technician, and would not interest anyone except perhaps the psycho-pathologist.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading Under the heading “Two Aces” appeared this account, written in his own handwriting.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year 1919 (wrote Mr. Reeder) there arrived at the Hotel Majestic in Nice a man who described himself in the hotel register as Rufus Machfield.
