used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
astoundedadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
a youthful male person
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
BURNSnounUS /bɜːrnz/
United States comedian and film actor (1896-1996)
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
CONCLUSIONSnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
the act of discovering something
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
divisible by two
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
an established custom
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
half-past
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From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
McQuade's
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From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
a person who carries a message
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
MURIEL
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From this reading "MURIEL TEMPLE."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
not any; not one
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
a light shade of red
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
portendverbUS /pɔːrˈtend/
indicate, as with a sign or an omen
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
move stealthily
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
studionounUS /ˈstuːdioʊ/
workplace for the teaching or practice of an art
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So strong is the consciousness of innocence that even after reading this telegram I had no thought of what this new discovery might portend to me.
at the time that
From this reading INSPECTOR BURNS' CONCLUSIONS I was sitting in my studio, at about half-past two that afternoon, awaiting McQuade's arrival, when a messenger boy dashed up to my door and handed me a telegram.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I examined the pink slip with some curiosity, but no great interest, when, glancing, as is my habit, at the signature first, I was astounded to see that it was from Miss Temple.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading It was as follows: "Police have discovered weapon in your room wrapped in your handkerchief.
