used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
Alanson
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From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
react verbally
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
Anthony'snounUS /ˈænθəniz/
possessive form of “anthony” — Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
café
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From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
clean-shaved
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From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
clothing in general
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
the act of discovering something
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
Fairchild
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From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
set up or found
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
Hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
KnockingnounUS /ˈnɑːkɪŋ/
the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
locumnoun
someone (physician or clergyman) who substitutes temporarily for another member of the same profession
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
not any; not one
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
a human being
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
Raymond
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From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
term of address for a man
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
suggestiveadjectiveUS /səˈdʒestɪv/
tending to suggest or imply
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
tenens
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From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading Knocking at the door of Sir Anthony’s room and receiving no answer, he opened it, and found the body of the valet.
waiternounUS /ˈweɪtər/
a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading A clean-shaved, almost boyish person, suggestive of a café waiter in his Sunday clothes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IT was after ten the next morning that Raymond, the butler, made the discovery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Had Raymond, instead of calling in the policeman on point duty at the corner, telephoned instead to New Scotland Yard, he would have found coming, as a reply, neither Inspector Alanson or Fairchild, both being away on duty.
used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father
From this reading He would have found a much younger man acting as their locum tenens.
