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From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
automaticallyadverbUS /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/
in a reflex manner
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
for the reason that
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
Corole's
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From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
the act of discovering something
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
Dr
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From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
the organ of sight
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
set up or found
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Indeed, I had plenty to think of that night.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, I had plenty to think of that night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
and nothing more
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
conformity or harmony
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
Letheny
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From this reading Early Friday afternoon the body of Dr. Letheny had been found.
Maida
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From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
engage in
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
a full supply
From this reading Indeed, I had plenty to think of that night.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
sequelnounUS /ˈsiːkwəl/
something that follows something else
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
and nothing more
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
terrifyingadjectiveUS /ˈterəfaɪɪŋ/
causing extreme terror
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Indeed, I had plenty to think of that night.
ThursdaynounUS /ˈθɜːrzdeɪ/
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading Corole’s dinner party, followed by its terrifying sequel, had taken place on Thursday night.
tippedadjectiveUS /tɪpt/
having a tip; or having a tip as specified (used in combination)
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, I had plenty to think of that night.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
look attentively
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Friday night we had taken second watch with the policeman tipped against the sinister door of Room 18, and Saturday was the day just past.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I Make a Discovery—and Regret It I must admit that I went about my duties somewhat automatically that night and could not help keeping an eye on Maida, not from suspicion, you understand, but simply because the matters of recent development troubled me considerably.
