used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
plural of “call” — a telephone connection
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
CarrollnounUS /ˈkærəl/
English author; Charles Dodgson was an Oxford don of mathematics who is remembered for the children's stories he wrote under the pen name Lewis Carroll (1832-1898)
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
Colchester
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
DetectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
divorcedadjectiveUS /dɪˈvɔːrst/
of someone whose marriage has been legally dissolved
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
DocnounUS /dɑːk/
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
in or to another place
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
genialadjectiveUS /ˈdʒiːnjəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
greetingnounUS /ˈɡriːtɪŋ/
(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
guynounUS /ɡaɪ/
an informal term for a youth or man
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
not any; not one
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
many times at short intervals
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
politiciannounUS /ˌpɑːləˈtɪʃən/
a leader engaged in civil administration
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power
From this reading He was a politician, and politics and the police were no more divorced in Colchester than elsewhere.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
fastener consisting of a narrow strip of welded metal used to join steel members
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
to-day
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Seen that colonel guy to-day?" asked Carroll.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
WarrennounUS /ˈwɔːrən/
United States writer and poet (1905-1989)
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Hello, Doc!" was the genial greeting, for Doctor Warren was more than a physician.
look attentively
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE DEATH WATCH Doctor Warren, the county physician, stopping in at police headquarters, as he often did on returning from his round of private visits, to see if there were any official calls for him, encountered Detective Carroll.
