used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
Clinton'snounUS /ˈklɪntənz/
possessive form of “clinton” — wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
Flamborough
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From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
interruptors
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From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
isn't
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From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
the act of departing
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
Renard
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From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
Silverdale
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From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
Silverdale's
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From this reading “Mrs. Silverdale's brother, isn't it?” he asked courteously.
term of address for a man
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The Chief Constable glanced up at the interruptors.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading Flamborough held open the door of Sir Clinton's office and ushered in the little Frenchman.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Renard nodded vigorously, and turned toward the Inspector, as though leaving explanations to him.
WillsnounUS /wɪlz/
plural of “will” — the capability of conscious choice and decision and intention
From this reading The Silverdale Wills “This is Mr. Renard, sir.”
