used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading “You agree to murder, then?”
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
Cray
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From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
Cray's
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From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
embalmer's
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From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
the act of hearing attentively
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
moodilyadverb
in a moody manner
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
MortonnounUS /ˈmɔːrtən/
United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “You agree to murder, then?”
murderernounUS /ˈmɜːrdərər/
a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
ProsecutingverbUS /ˈprɑːsɪkjuːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “prosecute” — conduct a prosecution in a court of law
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “A sign like that, left by the murderer, always means revenge.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “You agree to murder, then?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
Twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
WaringverbUS /ˈwerɪŋ/
-ing form of “ware” — spend extravagantly
From this reading Twenty-four hours later Cray, the District Prosecuting Attorney, stood in the Waring study.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
which person or people
From this reading “It was a sign,” he said to Morton, who was moodily listening.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The body of the master had been removed, and to Cray’s regret he had not seen it before the embalmer’s work had removed the red ring on the forehead.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You agree to murder, then?”
