used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
(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 "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
apologeticallyadverbUS /əˌpɑːləˈdʒetɪkliː/
in an apologetic manner
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
broochnounUS /bruːtʃ/
a decorative pin worn by women
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
Caldew
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From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
canvassernoun
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
a boy or man
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
rid of obstructions
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
dirtyadjectiveUS /ˈdɜːrti/
soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
the act of discovering something
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
elucidationnoun
an act of explaining that serves to clear up and cast light on
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
explainingverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
set up or found
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
fruitlessadjectiveUS /ˈfruːtləs/
unproductive of success
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
goosenounUS /ɡuːs/
web-footed long-necked typically gregarious migratory aquatic birds usually larger and less aquatic than ducks
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
HawkinsnounUS /ˈhɔːkɪnz/
English privateer involved in the slave trade; later helped build the fleet that in 1588 defeated the Spanish Armada (1532-1595)
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
a room where books are kept
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
Lumbe
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From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
Memoriam
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From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
Merrington
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From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
missingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪsɪŋ/
not able to be found
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
and nothing more
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
SergeantnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
Stanhill
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From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
SuperintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
Tibblestone
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From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
tiredadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪərd/
depleted of strength or energy
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I had my journey for nothing," he was saying in his thick country voice, as Caldew entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
Weyling
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From this reading In the library he found Superintendent Merrington, Captain Stanhill, Inspector Weyling, and Sergeant Lumbe.
which person or people
From this reading The sergeant, who looked tired and dirty, was apologetically explaining that his visit to Tibblestone had been fruitless.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading "I had a wild goose chase all over the place, and then it turned out that this chap Mr. Hawkins telephoned about was only a canvasser for In Memoriam cards for fallen soldiers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Caldew returned to the house for his interview with Merrington, the one clear impression on his mind was that the discovery of the owner of the missing brooch was the starting point in the elucidation of the murder.
