(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
Appleby
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From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
colleaguenounUS /ˈkɑːliɡ/
an associate that one works with
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
designationnounUS /ˌdezəɡˈneɪʃən/
identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
examinernounUS /ɪɡˈzæmənər/
someone who administers a test to determine your qualifications
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
a social unit living together
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
brought together in one place
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
Hallen
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From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
a social unit living together
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
juniornounUS /ˈdʒuːnjər/
term of address for a disrespectful and annoying male
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
hear with intention
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
living-roomnoun
a room in a private house or establishment where people can sit and talk and relax
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
for more time
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
a particular point in time
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
not any; not one
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Much had been done in the past few hours.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
questioningadjectiveUS /ˈkwestʃənɪŋ/
perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
SamuelnounUS /ˈsæmjuːl/
(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
not in physical motion
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The family doctor had been there, the medical examiner had been called and had given his report, and the police had come and were still present.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Samuel Appleby, junior—though no longer to be called by that designation—was expected at any moment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading Late the same evening the Wheeler family and their guests were gathered in the living-room.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Two detectives were there, but one, Hallen by name, said almost nothing, seeming content to listen, while his colleague conducted the questioning of the household.
