used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Not yet, at any rate.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
past form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
an occurrence of something
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
a person who is in charge
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
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 Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
Croft-Thornton
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From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
disapprovalnounUS /dɪsəˈpruːvəl/
a feeling of disliking something or what someone is doing
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
increase twofold
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
exhibitedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪbətəd/
past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
Flamborough
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From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
I've
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From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
InstituteverbUS /ˈɪnstətuːt/
set up or lay the groundwork for
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
Markfield
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From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
come together
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
information about recent and important events
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit
From this reading Not yet, at any rate.
express in words
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
shouldn't
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From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
Silverdale
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From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
term of address for a man
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
superior'snounUS /suːˈpiːriərz/
possessive form of “superior” — one of greater rank or station or quality
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The Chief Constable exhibited neither surprise nor disapproval at the news.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
trepidationnounUS /ˌtrepɪˈdeɪʃən/
a feeling of alarm or dread
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sir Clinton's Double Two days after the interview with Markfield and his colleague at the Croft-Thornton Institute, Inspector Flamborough came into Sir Clinton's office, obviously in a state of faint trepidation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “I've arrested Silverdale this morning, sir,” he announced in a voice which betrayed that he was not quite sure whether this step would meet his superior's approval.
but in spite of that
From this reading Not yet, at any rate.
you've
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From this reading “I shouldn't care to say that you've got a complete case against him, Inspector.
