used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
ASTLEY-ROLFE
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From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
cannot
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From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading She sat down with a weary movement.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Her hands trembled slightly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
a woman of refinement
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading She sat down with a weary movement.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
absolutely essential
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
and nothing more
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading She sat down with a weary movement.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She sat down with a weary movement.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Her hands trembled slightly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
past form of “tremble” — move or jerk quickly and involuntarily up and down or sideways
From this reading Her hands trembled slightly.
a source of difficulty
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress
From this reading She sat down with a weary movement.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading You will understand that it is necessary for me to account for each member of this party, so that I may know which of them can, or cannot, assist me in my investigations."
in the company of; together with
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading ASTLEY-ROLFE "Madam," said the inspector, placing a chair for her, "I need only trouble you with one or two questions.
