used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
approvingnounUS /əˈpruːvɪŋ/
the formal act of approving
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
opinion or judgment
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
set up or found
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
inspector'snounUS /ˌɪnˈspektərz/
possessive form of “inspector” — a high ranking police officer
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
and nothing more
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
recognisedadjectiveUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪzd/
provided with a secure reputation
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
precisely, exactly
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
cut with a saw
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
not in physical motion
From this reading The inspector’s spirits rose higher still as he saw the impression he was making.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
subordinateadjectiveUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪt/
lower in rank or importance
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
superior'snounUS /suːˈpiːriərz/
possessive form of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As he told his case, the superintendent kept his eyes closed, but every now and then he gave an approving nod.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading His subordinate had done well, and it was only right that this should be recognised.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Having told the full story, he came to the point on which he wanted his superior’s assent.
WilsonnounUS /ˈwɪlsən/
author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)
From this reading A Review of the Case The inspector found Superintendent Wilson in his room.
