used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
adjacentadjectiveUS /əˈdʒeɪsənt/
nearest in space or position; immediately adjoining without intervening space
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
AGGRIEVEDverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
in addition
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
Castlemayne's
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From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
cigarsnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːrz/
plural of “cigar” — a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
traveling across
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
cupboardnounUS /ˈkʌbərd/
a small room (or recess) or cabinet used for storage space
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
decanternoun
a bottle with a stopper; for serving wine or water
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
expressiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspresɪv/
characterized by expression
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
Godwin
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From this reading Godwin Markham, indeed!
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
hospitablyadverb
in a hospitable manner
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
I've
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From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Godwin Markham, indeed!
located inward
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
immediately past
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
Leopold
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From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
luxuriesnounUS /ˈlʌɡʒəriz/
plural of “luxury” — something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
Markham
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From this reading Godwin Markham, indeed!
the force of workers available
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
in the near future
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
proceedingnounUS /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
subject to a process or treatment, with the aim of readying for some purpose, improving, or remedying a condition
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
recessverbUS /rɪˈses/
put into a recess
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
refreshmentnounUS /rəˈfreʃmənt/
snacks and drinks served as a light meal
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
express in words
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
without speaking
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
syphonnounUS /ˈsaɪfən/
a tube running from the liquid in a vessel to a lower level outside the vessel so that gravity forces the liquid through the tube
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
unlockingverbUS /ənˈlɑːkɪŋ/
-ing form of “unlock” — open the lock of
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading He silently placed these luxuries on a desk before his visitors, and hospitably invited their attention.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Returning to the door of the inner room, he turned the key in it; crossing to the door by which the detectives had been shown in, he locked that also; proceeding to a cupboard in an adjacent recess, he performed an unlocking process--after which he produced a decanter, a syphon, three glasses, and a box of cigars.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading THE AGGRIEVED VICTIM If Mr. Leopold Castlemayne's last word was expressive, his next actions were suggestive and significant.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes!" he said presently, proceeding to help the two men to refreshment, and pressing the cigars upon them, "I've good reason to say that, gentlemen!
