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From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
blinkedverbUS /blɪŋkt/
past form of “blink” — briefly shut the eyes
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
BulletsnounUS /ˈbʊləts/
plural of “bullet” — a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
showing who or what does the action
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
Doremus
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From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
drawing-room
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From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
ExaminernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
eying
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From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
a social unit living together
From this reading “Wipe out the whole family?”
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
inertadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnɜːrt/
unable to move or resist motion
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
jauntyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɔːnti/
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
MedicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
a particular point in time
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
easily agitated
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Wipe out the whole family?”
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Three Bullets (Friday, November 12; 9 a. m.)
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading He blinked at the company, threw his hat and coat on a chair, and shook hands with every one.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
hard to endure
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
usheredverbUS /ˈʌʃərd/
past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Wipe out the whole family?”
WipeverbUS /waɪp/
rub with a circular motion
From this reading “Wipe out the whole family?”
in the company of; together with
From this reading At this moment Doctor Doremus, the Medical Examiner, a brisk, nervous man with a jaunty air, was ushered in by one of the detectives I had seen in the drawing-room.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What are your friends trying to do, Sergeant?” he asked, eying the inert body in the chair.
