used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
any thing at all
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
an occurrence of something
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
Coadley's
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From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
Farland
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From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading "Fool idea!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
glovesnounUS /ɡlʌvz/
plural of “glove” — the handwear used by fielders in playing baseball
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "Fool idea!"
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
independentlyadverbUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendəntli/
on your own; without outside help
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
investigatorsnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtərz/
plural of “investigator” — a scientist who devotes himself to doing research
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
Jim
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From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
Kate
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From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
engage in
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
come together
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
MurknounUS /mɜːrk/
an atmosphere in which visibility is reduced because of a cloud of some substance
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
not any; not one
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
Prale
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From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
Prale's
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From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
SidneynounUS /ˈsɪdni/
English poet (1554-1586)
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading Murk hurried around getting his coat and hat and gloves and stick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
unearthedverbUS /əˈnɜːrθt/
past form of “unearth” — bring to light
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Prale's intention to make an attempt to meet Kate Gilbert.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
which person or people
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Jim Farland went from the hotel to Coadley's office, to ascertain whether the attorney's private investigators, who were working independently of him, had unearthed anything of importance in connection with the case.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Sidney Prale stated that he would go for a walk, and the police detective, now thoroughly convinced that he would not try to run away, raised no objection.
