used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
aidesnounUS /eɪdz/
(Greek mythology) the god of the underworld in ancient mythology; brother of Zeus and husband of Persephone
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
(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 All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
bookshopnounUS /ˈbʊkʃɑːp/
a shop where books are sold
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
being joined in close association
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
travel across or pass over
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
drug-store
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From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
the organ of sight
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
Hoff
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From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
Jane
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From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
conformity or harmony
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
leisurelyadverbUS /ˈliːzərli/
in an unhurried way or at one's convenience
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
lendingnounUS /ˈlendɪŋ/
disposing of money or property with the expectation that the same thing (or an equivalent) will be returned
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
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 He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
MISSINGadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
in motion
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
a human being
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MISSING MESSAGE After Jane left Carter at the drug-store, he did not cross immediately to the bookshop opposite.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
volumesnounUS /ˈvɑːljuːmz/
plural of “volume” — the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading Satisfied that his entrance was unobserved he strolled casually in and began looking over the volumes in the lending library.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
which person or people
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading He strolled leisurely around the corner long enough to give some directions to his two aides waiting there and then, moving across the street, paused in front of the window of books as if something there had attracted his attention.
in the company of; together with
From this reading All the while he was keeping a sharp eye for any person who looked as if they might be connected in any way with old Hoff.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading His detective work was not of that sort.
