used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
Absent-mindedly
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From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
arm-chair
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From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
AustinnounUS /ˈɔːstən/
state capital of Texas on the Colorado River; site of the University of Texas
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
gotten under control
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
convictedverbUS /kənˈvɪktəd/
past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
a message received and understood
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
and nothing more
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
provided with artificial light
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
the force of workers available
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
murderedadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərd/
killed unlawfully
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
perspectivenounUS /pərˈspektɪv/
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
pressingnounUS /ˈpresɪŋ/
the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
on the contrary
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
realisedadjectiveUS /ˈriːəlaɪzd/
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
slighter
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From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
carry out
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
TannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He realised that the lawyer’s communication contained food for thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
tobacconounUS /təˈbækoʊ/
leaves of the tobacco plant dried and prepared for smoking or ingestion
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
unmistakableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbəl/
clearly evident to the mind
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Absent-mindedly pressing down the tobacco in his pipe, he closed his eyes, and tried to view the facts he had learnt in a proper perspective.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Certainly a lot of the information he had gained seemed to point in a rather unmistakable way to Austin.
in or at the place that
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Inspector Tanner Becomes Convinced After dinner that same evening Inspector Tanner, having lit his pipe, and selected the most comfortable arm-chair he could find, set himself to take stock of his position, and see just where he stood with his new case.
but in spite of that
From this reading That the latter had murdered his father he felt it hard to believe, and yet he had known men to be convicted on slighter evidence than that he already held.
