11
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
4th
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
9.45
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
next to; at the side of
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading There were no marks of blood on the floor.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
DecembernounUS /dɪˈsembər/
the last (12th) month of the year
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
Dr
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
dressing-table
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From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading There were no marks of blood on the floor.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
set up or found
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
Glover
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
coins made of gold
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
HOWLETT
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
a message received and understood
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
fasten with a lock
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading There were no marks of blood on the floor.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
not any; not one
From this reading There were no marks of blood on the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
a container used for carrying money and small personal items or accessories (especially by women)
From this reading A purse full of gold was on the dressing-table beside a big book.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
Runnymede
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From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
smashedadjectiveUS /smæʃt/
very drunk
From this reading The door of the room had been smashed in, and the lock and the bolt evidently forced.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
tidyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪdi/
marked by order and cleanliness in appearance or habits
From this reading The room was tidy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
TuesdaynounUS /ˈtuːzdi/
the third day of the week; the second working day
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The room was tidy.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were no marks of blood on the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Inspector HOWLETT said: About 9.45 on the morning of Tuesday, 4th December, from information received, he went with Sergeant Runnymede and Dr. Robinson to 11 Glover Street, Bow, and there found the dead body of a young man, lying on his back with his throat cut.
