used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
arterynounUS /ˈɑːrtəri/
a blood vessel that carries blood from the heart to the body
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
badgenounUS /bædʒ/
an emblem (a small piece of plastic or cloth or metal) that signifies your status (rank or membership or affiliation etc.)
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
BANKER'SnounUS /ˈbæŋkərz/
possessive form of “banker” — a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank
From this reading THE BANKER’S DAUGHTER.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
Calhoun
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From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
a female human offspring
From this reading THE BANKER’S DAUGHTER.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
dude's
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From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
employeesnounUS /emˈplɔɪiz/
plural of “employee” — a worker who is hired to perform a job
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
set up or found
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
Louise
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From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
notifiedverbUS /ˈnoʊtəfaɪd/
inflected form of “notify” — inform (somebody) of something
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
penetratedverbUS /ˈpenətreɪtɪd/
past form of “penetrate” — pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
any competition
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
cut with a saw
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
stabbedverbUS /stæbd/
inflected form of “stab” — use a knife on
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BANKER’S DAUGHTER.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
trivialadjectiveUS /ˈtrɪviəl/
(informal) small and of little importance
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon opening the dude’s coat they saw the detective’s badge.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
which person or people
From this reading Nick Carter was found by one of the hotel employees, who notified the clerk.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Louise Calhoun had stabbed the officer in the neck, within half an inch of the artery; had her knife penetrated that, Nick’s race would have been run.
an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)
From this reading A doctor was sent for, who, after carefully examining the wound, declared it but a trivial one.
