used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
(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 It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
belongingsnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋz/
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
BrooklynnounUS /ˈbrʊklən/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
ButtonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
clothingnounUS /ˈkloʊðɪŋ/
a covering designed to be worn on a person's body
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
CunninghamnounUS /ˈkʌnɪŋhæm/
United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
Ellery
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From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
the act of departing
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
destroyed or killed
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
discontinued temporarily
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
Joan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
engage in
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
malenounUS /meɪl/
an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
not any; not one
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
held or filled or in use
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
in the near future
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
successive (without a break)
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Joan locked the two doors opening on the corridor, and had the suite safely to herself.
on a floor above
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
precisely as stated
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As she expected, there was no one at home.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Woodman was at his office, and Marian Brooklyn and Mrs. Woodman were, she knew, away for the day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
in or at the place that
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
WoodmannounUS /ˈwʊdmən/
someone who lives in the woods
From this reading A Button in a Bag As soon as Ellery had gone, Joan put on her things and walked across to the Cunningham Hotel, where she went straight upstairs to the rooms occupied by Carter Woodman and his wife.
Woodman's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been awkward if any one had interrupted her, for what she did was to make a thorough search of the rooms, looking particularly at all the articles of male clothing and going very carefully through Carter Woodman’s own belongings.
