used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
Bernardet
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From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
DESBRIERE
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From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
lodgernoun
a tenant in someone's house
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
Moniche
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From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
portress
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From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
roamedverbUS /roʊmd/
past form of “roam” — move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
salonnounUS /səˈlɑːn/
gallery where works of art can be displayed
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
scentsnounUS /sents/
plural of “scent” — a distinctive odor that is pleasant
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
sniffsnounUS /snɪfs/
plural of “sniff” — sensing an odor by inhaling through the nose
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. DESBRIERE now began the investigation.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
precisely as stated
From this reading Bernardet roamed about, examining at very close range each and every object in the room, as a dog sniffs and scents about for a trail.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Moniche replied in a tone which showed that he felt that his tenant had been accused of something.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He questioned the porter and portress, while he studied the salon in detail.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What kind of a man was your lodger?" was the first question.
