15
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From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
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From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
Attorney'snounUS /əˈtɜːrniz/
possessive form of “attorney” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
belligerentlyadverb
with hostility; in a belligerent hostile manner
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
breakfasted
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From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
CleavernounUS /ˈkliːvər/
a butcher's knife having a large square blade
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
Cleaver's
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From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
considerateadjectiveUS /kənˈsɪdərət/
showing concern for the rights and feelings of others
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
ContradictionnounUS /ˌkɑːntrəˈdɪkʃən/
opposition between two conflicting forces or ideas
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
DatesnounUS /deɪts/
plural of “date” — the specified day of the month
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
the organ of sight
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
HeathnounUS /hiːθ/
a low evergreen shrub of the family Ericaceae; has small bell-shaped pink or purple flowers
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
Markham
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From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
not one, and not any
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
a male member of a royal family other than the sovereign (especially the son of a sovereign)
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
reception-room
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From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
resentfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈzentfəl/
full of or marked by resentment or indignant ill will
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
SeptembernounUS /sepˈtembər/
the month following August and preceding October
From this reading A Contradiction in Dates (Saturday, September 15; 9 a. m.)
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
strodeverbUS /stroʊd/
inflected form of “stride” — walk with long steps
From this reading He strode belligerently to the District Attorney’s desk and fixed a cold, resentful eye on Markham.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To judge by Cleaver’s manner as he entered, the Sergeant had been none too considerate of him.
townounUS /toʊ/
the act of hauling something (as a vehicle) by means of a hitch or rope
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
Vance
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From this reading The next morning Markham and Vance and I breakfasted together at the Prince George, and arrived at the District Attorney’s office a few minutes past nine.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Heath, with Cleaver in tow, was waiting in the reception-room.
