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From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
additionnounUS /əˈdɪʃən/
a component that is added to something to improve it
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
adoptingverbUS /əˈdɑːptɪŋ/
-ing form of “adopt” — choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
cigarettenounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈet/
finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
coupnounUS /kuː/
a sudden and decisive change of government illegally or by force
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
move gently or carefully
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
a man of refinement
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
grotesquelyadverbUS /ɡroʊˈteskli/
in a grotesque manner
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
a republic in southern Europe on the Italian Peninsula; was the core of the Roman Republic and the Roman Empire between the 4th century BC and the 5th century AD
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
a particular point in time
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
not any; not one
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
and nothing more
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
coated with paint
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
Ravini
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From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
Reeder
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From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
slippersnounUS /ˈslɪpərz/
plural of “slipper” — low footwear that can be slipped on and off easily; usually worn indoors
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading No. 307 Bennett Street is the property of an old gentleman who spends most of his life in Italy.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
to-day
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From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
velvetnounUS /ˈvelvət/
a silky densely piled fabric with a plain back
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I do not imagine for one moment that it was my friend Ravini.
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He is less subtle, in addition to which he has little or no intelligence.
which person or people
From this reading /Mr. Reeder/ sat at his ease, wearing a pair of grotesquely painted velvet slippers, a cigarette hanging from his lips, and explained to the detective inspector, who had called in the early hours of the morning, his reason for adopting a certain conclusion.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You will find that this coup has been planned for months, though it has only been put into execution to-day.
