actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
in the past
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
(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 You recall all the circumstances, do you not?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading You recall all the circumstances, do you not?”
being joined in close association
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
traveling across
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading IN HOURLY PERIL OF DEATH.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You recall all the circumstances, do you not?”
FellsnounUS /felz/
plural of “fell” — the dressed skin of an animal (especially a large animal)
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
HOURLYadjectiveUS /ˈaʊrli/
occurring every hour or payable by the hour
From this reading IN HOURLY PERIL OF DEATH.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN HOURLY PERIL OF DEATH.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
a form of address for a man
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN HOURLY PERIL OF DEATH.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
Orizabanoun
a city of east central Mexico (west of Veracruz); a popular resort
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
PERILnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading IN HOURLY PERIL OF DEATH.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading You recall all the circumstances, do you not?”
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
Reginald's
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From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
RogersnounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
SarahnounUS /ˈserə/
(Old Testament) the wife of Abraham and mother of Isaac
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
term of address for a man
From this reading “I think so, sir.”
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “I think so, sir.”
not in physical motion
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “I think so, sir.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
valetnounUS /væˈleɪ/
a manservant who acts as a personal attendant to his employer
From this reading I refer, of course, to the murder of Orizaba by Mr. Reginald’s valet, Paul Rogers.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You recall all the circumstances, do you not?”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Sarah,” said the detective, rising and crossing the room two or three times, “the acts connected with the tragedy which occurred at the Fells two weeks ago are still fresh in your memory, are they not?
