the state of being absent
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
an occurrence of something
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
daughter'snounUS /ˈdɔːtərz/
possessive form of “daughter” — a female human offspring
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
Duvall
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From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
especialadjectiveUS /əˈspeʃəl/
surpassing what is common or usual or expected
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
How
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From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
an occurrence of something
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
the literary culture
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
a room where books are kept
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
prominencenounUS /ˈprɑːmənəns/
the state of being prominent: widely known or eminent
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
reconstructingverbUS /ˌriːkənˈstrʌktɪŋ/
-ing form of “reconstruct” — reassemble mentally
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading How, for instance, were the letters placed in my daughter's room?"
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
not in physical motion
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
a special situation
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I still do not understand it in the least.
precisely as stated
From this reading "The thing was certainly very cleverly done," Mrs. Morton remarked.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading He was sitting in the library of the Morton apartment, and with him were his wife, Mrs. Morton and Ruth.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "In reconstructing the case from the beginning," Duvall said, later in the day, "one fact stands out with especial prominence--the almost total absence of any definite clues."
