used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
(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 stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
for the reason that
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
darkenedadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkənd/
(of fabrics and paper) grown dark in color over time
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
declarationnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃən/
a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
dejectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈdʒektɪd/
affected or marked by low spirits
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
divisible by two
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
with resolute determination
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
foundationnounUS /faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
the basis on which something is grounded
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
GRAMERCY
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From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
set afire or burning
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
McKelvie
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From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
not any; not one
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
Orton
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From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
paradoxnounUS /ˈperədɑːks/
(logic) a statement that contradicts itself
From this reading What paradox was this, then?
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
unusual or striking
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
Identical; not different.
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
shieldingnounUS /ˈʃiːldɪŋ/
the act of shielding from harm
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
a wide scarf worn about their shoulders by women
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — 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 Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If the study was lighted at that time, then Ruth must have seen the criminal, yet she had said she was shielding no one and I believed her.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
triumphing
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From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
tumblingnounUS /ˈtʌmbəlɪŋ/
the gymnastic moves of an acrobat
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
unitsnounUS /ˈjuːnəts/
plural of “unit” — any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GRAMERCY PARK Even McKelvie was taken aback by this statement, more so than I was, I could see, because he was firmly convinced that the criminal waited for Ruth in a darkened room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What paradox was this, then?
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading I stole a glance at Orton to see whether he was triumphing over us, but he was sitting in the same dejected attitude and did not act at all as though he had made a remarkable declaration.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet if he spoke the truth, he sent our theories tumbling about our ears like a house of cards from which one of the foundation units had been suddenly removed.
