used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
in addition
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
any thing at all
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
Crewe
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From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
at any time
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
Gillett
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From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
GrangenounUS /ɡreɪndʒ/
an outlying farm
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
Granville's
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From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
a message received and understood
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
and nothing more
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
a room where books are kept
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
used to form the superlative
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
Penfield
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From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
express in words
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
term of address for a man
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
twistsnounUS /twɪsts/
plural of “twist” — an unforeseen development
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
Westaway
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From this reading DINNER was just over at Sir George Granville's house, and Crewe, on hearing that Detective Gillett and Sergeant Westaway had called to see him, took them into the library at his host's suggestion.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "I have seen Grange and his wife, and also Mrs. Penfield," said Gillett.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I must say that this crime has more twists and turns than any I have ever had anything to do with."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And what did you get from them?" asked Crewe.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "A great deal of interesting information--and most of it bearing out your theory, Mr. Crewe.
