used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading BEGINNING THE INVESTIGATION.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
depressingly dark
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
how
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From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
interrogationnounUS /ɪnˌter.əˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
The formal questioning of a suspect by police detectives or magistrates.
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
INVESTIGATIONnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading BEGINNING THE INVESTIGATION.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
and nothing more
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
engage in
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
the force of workers available
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
monosyllablenoun
a word or utterance of one syllable
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
muteadjectiveUS /mjuːt/
expressed without speech
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
not any; not one
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
RaynounUS /reɪ/
a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
except for; apart from
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
sitsverbUS /sɪts/
third-person singular of “sit” — be seated
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BEGINNING THE INVESTIGATION.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
uttersverbUS /ˈʌtərz/
third-person singular of “utter” — articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
Vandyck
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From this reading He sits at the library table in the little lawyer's sanctum; opposite him is his host, and a little farther away, stands Ray Vandyck; a living, breathing, gloomy faced but mute interrogation point.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
Wedron
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From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well!"
which person or people
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He has just been introduced to Mr. Wedron, and he is anxiously waiting to hear how these two men propose to save from the gallows, a man who will make no effort to save himself.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading It is Mr. Wedron, of the New York Bar, who utters this monosyllable.
