57th
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From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
speak to
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
(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 When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
in addition
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
apparitionnounUS /ˌæpərˈɪʃən/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
BakernounUS /ˈbeɪkər/
someone who bakes commercially
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
a room used primarily for sleeping
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
Duvall
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From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
at any time
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
FordnounUS /fɔːrd/
United States film maker (1896-1973)
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
set up or found
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
a young female
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
how
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From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
metal device shaped in such a way that when it is inserted into the appropriate lock the lock's mechanism can be rotated
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
immediately past
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
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 When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
Marcia
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From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
messagesnounUS /ˈmesədʒəz/
plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
Morton'snounUS /ˈmɔːrtənz/
possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
a form of address for a man
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
on one occasion
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading The apparition that had so startled the girl upon her last night at the flat was capable, of course, of some reasonable explanation.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He had known, ever since his first day upon the case, that the mysterious messages found in Ruth Morton's bedroom had been placed there by some ingenious but perfectly natural means.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was for this reason that he had asked Mrs. Morton for the key to the apartment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
at the time that
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Duvall, upon discovering that the address of Miss Marcia Ford was on West 57th Street, but two doors from the building in which the Morton apartment was located, began to feel that he was on the right track.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When he left Mr. Baker in the morning his plan had been to go to Mrs. Morton's apartment and once more investigate all possible means of entrance, hoping that, by finding out how the messages were delivered, he might also be able to find out by whom.
