used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading He might be able to explain his presence, or he might not.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
(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 He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
on or to one side
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
beforehandadjectiveUS /bɪˈfɔːrhænd/
being ahead of time or need
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
Blaikie
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From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
Brooklyn'snounUS /ˈbrʊklənz/
possessive form of “brooklyn” — a borough of New York City
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
divisible by two
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He might be able to explain his presence, or he might not.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
set up or found
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
introduceverbUS /ˌɪntrəˈduːs/
cause to come to know personally
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He might be able to explain his presence, or he might not.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
and nothing more
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He might be able to explain his presence, or he might not.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
prejudicenounUS /ˈpredʒədɪs/
a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He might be able to explain his presence, or he might not.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
express in words
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
in the near future
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Before the inspector could even introduce himself and state his business, he found the offensive turned against himself.
undoubted
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From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Walter Brooklyn’s Explanation Inspector Blaikie made a hasty meal, and then set off for Walter Brooklyn’s club.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He found Mr. Brooklyn there, and was soon alone with him in a private room.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had thought over the interview carefully beforehand, and had made up his mind that, whatever his private opinion might be, it was his duty to hear, without prejudice, whatever Walter Brooklyn had to say, and to put aside for the moment all suspicions, resting only on the undoubted fact that the man had been present in the house that night.
