used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
Bench-walk
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From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
rid of obstructions
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
CriminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
Detective-Superintendent
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From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
half-hournounUS /ˈhæfaʊər/
a half of an hour
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
a message received and understood
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
InvestigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
engage in
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
MillernounUS /ˈmɪlər/
United States bandleader of a popular big band (1909-1944)
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
not any; not one
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
Polton
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From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
in the near future
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
programmenounUS /ˈproʊɡræm/
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
ProposesverbUS /prəˈpoʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
express the need or desire for
From this reading He is quite an old friend, and he is coming at my request to give me certain information.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading No doubt Polton explained the programme to you, but I should like to make our position quite clear.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
Thorndyke
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From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Thorndyke Proposes a New Move On the following morning, in order to make sure of arriving before the detective officer, I presented myself at King’s Bench-walk a good half-hour before I was due.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
which person or people
From this reading The officer who is coming here presently is Detective-Superintendent Miller, of the Criminal Investigation Department.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The door was opened by Thorndyke himself, and as we shook hands he said: “I am glad you have come early, Gray.
