used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
any thing at all
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
BrigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Tarling interviewed the Chief of the Fire Brigade.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
burntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
a person who is in charge
From this reading Tarling interviewed the Chief of the Fire Brigade.
Dashwood
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From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
psychological suffering
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
Felix
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From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
gaunt-looking
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From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
destroyed or killed
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
inflammableadjectiveUS /ɪnˈflæməbəl/
easily ignited
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
intactadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtækt/
constituting the undiminished entirety; lacking nothing essential especially not damaged
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
interviewedverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːd/
past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Tarling interviewed the Chief of the Fire Brigade.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
It'll
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From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
Messrs
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From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
on one occasion
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
premisesnounUS /ˈpreməsəz/
land and the buildings on it
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
restrictedadjectiveUS /riˈstrɪktəd/
subject to restriction or subjected to restriction
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
term of address for a man
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
statelyadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtli/
impressive in appearance
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
Tarling
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From this reading Tarling interviewed the Chief of the Fire Brigade.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
there's
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From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
except if; if not
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
WALLETnounUS /ˈwɔːlət/
a pocket-size case for holding papers and paper money
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE HEAVY WALLET All that remained of the once stately, if restricted, premises of Messrs. Dashwood and Solomon was a gaunt-looking front wall, blackened by the fire.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading "It'll be days before we can get inside," said that worthy, "and I very much doubt if there's anything left intact.
wreckagenounUS /ˈrekədʒ/
the remaining parts of something that has been wrecked
From this reading Tarling caught sight of the brusque Sir Felix Solomon gazing, without any visible evidence of distress, upon the wreckage of his office.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading The whole of the building has been burnt out--you can see for yourself the roof has gone in--and there's very little chance of recovering anything of an inflammable nature unless it happens to be in a safe."
