used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
barredadjectiveUS /bɑːrd/
preventing entry or exit or a course of action
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
GalleriesnounUS /ˈɡæləriz/
plural of “gallery” — spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
HanovernounUS /ˈhænoʊvər/
a port city in northwestern Germany; formerly a member of the Hanseatic League
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
it's
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From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
and nothing more
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
Linnell
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From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
MetropolitanadjectiveUS /ˌmetrəˈpɑːlətən/
relating to or characteristic of a metropolis
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
no person; not anyone
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
term of address for a man
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
six-feet
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From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
SorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Sorry, sir,” said one of them, “but our orders are to admit nobody.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two six-feet members of the Metropolitan Police barred his further entrance.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Linnell paused—then under the influence of a sudden idea—he produced his card.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Hanover Galleries Murder Just inside the room he was stopped.
which person or people
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Give that to the Inspector who has the case in hand, will you?” he said; “it’s just possible I may be able to help him.”
