used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
anyone's
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From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
for the reason that
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
DominonounUS /ˈdɑːmənoʊ/
United States rhythm and blues pianist and singer and composer (born in 1928)
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
divisible by two
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
fancifuladjectiveUS /ˈfænsɪfəl/
indulging in or influenced by fancy
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
fro
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From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
the act of departing
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
immediately past
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
nervousnessnounUS /ˈnɜːrvəsnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
on one occasion
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
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 I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
proprietressnoun
a woman proprietor
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
a special situation
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading THE EVIDENCE OF THE DEAD At this point I began to feel a touch of nervousness.
two times
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
waitersnounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
plural of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading But the waiters had been going to and fro throughout the night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I told myself that my fear was fanciful, and that the last thing that could occur to anyone’s mind was that a representative of the Home Office, engaged in the investigation, had himself been present on the scene of the crime, if crime it was.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading I had faced the proprietress of the Domino Club without any, because she had not seen me even in my disguise.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had given orders once or twice, and I could not feel certain that my voice would not be recognized.
