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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

later than; following

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

offering or expressing apology

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

understanding of the nature or meaning or quality or magnitude of something

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

possessive form of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

plural of “clue” — a slight indication

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

command with authority

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

having lost freshness or brilliance of color

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

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From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

unproductive of success

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

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From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

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From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

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From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a message received and understood

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

and nothing more

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

thrown into a state of agitated confusion; (“rattled” is an informal term)

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

spoil as if by poison

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

denoting an action or event preceding or in preparation for something more important

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

on the contrary

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

term of address for a man

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Rather to his relief, one morning the Chief Constable summoned him to his office.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Information Received For the next day or two, Sir Clinton's interest in the Hassendean case appeared to have faded out; and Inspector Flamborough, after following up one or two clues which eventually proved useless, was beginning to feel perturbed by the lack of direct progress which the investigation showed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “I've just had a preliminary report from the London man whom we put on to search for the poison.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Here's something more definite for you to go on,” he suggested.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading Flamborough began a somewhat apologetic account of his fruitless investigations; but Sir Clinton cut him short with a word or two of appreciation of his zeal.