11
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From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
16
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
Barstead
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From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
certificatenounUS /sərˈtɪfɪkət/
a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
being joined in close association
From this reading Obviously it’s connected with Drukker’s death.
make right or correct
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
the act of departing
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
down-stairs
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From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
Drukker's
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From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
of the present time and place
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
It's
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From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
ObviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Obviously it’s connected with Drukker’s death.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
on one occasion
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
promisingadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːməsɪŋ/
showing possibility of achievement or excellence
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
scientificallyadverbUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪkəli/
with respect to science; in a scientific way
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
straightenedverbUS /ˈstreɪtənd/
past form of “straighten” — straighten up or out; make straight
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
Vance
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From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The Wall in the Park (Saturday, April 16; 11 a. m.)
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
at the time that
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When the doctor had straightened Mrs. Drukker’s body on the bed and covered it with a sheet, we returned down-stairs.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Barstead took his departure at once after promising to send the death certificate to the Sergeant within an hour.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “It’s scientifically correct to talk of natural death from shock,” said Vance, when we were alone; “but our immediate problem, d’ ye see, is to ascertain the cause of that sudden shock.
