used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
analystsnounUS /ˈænəlɪsts/
plural of “analyst” — someone who is skilled at analyzing data
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
BARKERnounUS /ˈbɑːrkər/
someone who stands in front of a show (as at a carnival) and gives a loud colorful sales talk to potential customers
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
BELLAIRS
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From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
Boyd
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From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
causesnounUS /ˈkɑːzəz/
plural of “cause” — events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
rid of objects or obstructions such as e.g. trees and brush
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
an act that fails
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
Fetherston
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From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
fouladjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
How
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From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
novelistnounUS /ˈnɑːvələst/
one who writes novels
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
paddedadjectiveUS /ˈpædɪd/
softened by the addition of cushions or padding
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
participate in games or sport
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
poisonverbUS /ˈpɔɪzən/
spoil as if by poison
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
poisonedverbUS /ˈpɔɪzənd/
past form of “poison” — spoil as if by poison
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
ProfessorsnounUS /prəˈfesərz/
plural of “professor” — someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
with speed
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "You believe, then, that he was poisoned?" asked Fetherston quickly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
in the direction of
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
a just detectable amount
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
Trendall
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From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The other shrugged his shoulders, saying: "How can that point be cleared up?
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
in or at the place that
From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The world believed his death to be due to natural causes, in view of the failure of Professors Dale and Boyd, the Home Office analysts, to find a trace of poison or of foul play."
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
writing-chair
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From this reading THE SILENCE OF THE MAN BARKER "HARRY BELLAIRS was an old friend of mine," Trendall went on, leaning back in his padded writing-chair and turning towards where the novelist was standing.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "His curious end was a problem which, of course, attracted you as a writer of fiction.
