used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
assembleverbUS /əˈsembəl/
create by putting components or members together
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
dining-roomnoun
a room used for dining
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
the act of discovering something
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
Foligno
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He was a hard usurer and a miser.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
HerrnounUS /her/
a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
inspectverbUS /ˌɪnˈspekt/
look over carefully
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
misernounUS /ˈmaɪzər/
a stingy hoarder of money and possessions (often living miserably)
From this reading He was a hard usurer and a miser.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
Pollenz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He said: "I was never intimate with old Pollenz, although he was my first cousin.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading I had informed the Captain, a near relative of the murdered man, of my terrible discovery, and he had been deeply moved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
usurernoun
someone who lends money at excessive rates of interest
From this reading He was a hard usurer and a miser.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
at the time that
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
which person or people
From this reading It had taken him almost an hour to assemble those who were to inspect the scene of the murder in the Lonely House.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was four o'clock in the afternoon when Herr Foligno called for me in the dining-room, where I was sitting with the Captain.
