used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
candlesticknounUS /ˈkændəlstɪk/
a holder with sockets for candles
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
collidesverbUS /kəˈlaɪdz/
third-person singular of “collide” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
corpsenounUS /kɔːrps/
the dead body of a human being
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
crucifixnounUS /ˈkruːsəfɪks/
representation of the cross on which Jesus died
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
demanding attention
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
daggernounUS /ˈdæɡ.ər/
A short knife with a pointed and edged blade, used as a stealth weapon.
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
distractedlyadverb
in a distracted manner
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
Galt
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From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
incoherentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnkoʊˈhɪrəntli/
in an incoherent manner
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
Julien
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From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
MedicinounUS /meˈdiːsi/
aristocratic Italian family of powerful merchants and bankers who ruled Florence in the 15th century
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
mumbleverbUS /ˈmʌmbəl/
talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading A memory had followed him like an offensive companion.
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading He had spent the day in a fever of expectancy.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
tantalizingadjectiveUS /ˈtæntəlaɪzɪŋ/
arousing desire or expectation for something unattainable or mockingly out of reach
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
TheaternounUS /ˈθiːətər/
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Promptly at ten o’clock that night De Medici walked distractedly into the stage entrance of the Galt Theater.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
at the time that
From this reading “She was crying when I went away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
in the company of; together with
From this reading MURDER In which Julien De Medici collides with a tantalizing corpse—In which a dagger, a candlestick, a crucifix, and a false beard mumble incoherently.
