used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
anew
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading "Gilda, we are approaching the end.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Gilda, we are approaching the end.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
Cromer
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From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "Gilda, we are approaching the end.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
set up or found
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
Gilda
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From this reading Gilda Tempest was there, and the doctor spoke soothingly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
laconicallyadverb
in a dry laconic manner
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
Malsano
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From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
Raife's
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From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
soothinglyadverbUS /ˈsuːðɪŋli/
in a soothing manner
From this reading Gilda Tempest was there, and the doctor spoke soothingly.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Gilda Tempest was there, and the doctor spoke soothingly.
TempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Gilda Tempest was there, and the doctor spoke soothingly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
in or at that place or location
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
there's
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From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
precisely as stated
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Again Doctor Malsano sat in his den, and there was an expression of triumph on his face.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Gilda, we are approaching the end.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The newspapers were very busy for many days after Raife's coat and hat had been found on the cliffs at Cromer.
which person or people
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The inspector tossed the letter to the sergeant, who, having read it, remarked, laconically: "Ten to one, there's a woman in the case."
