used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
alibinounUS /ˈæləbaɪ/
(law) a defense by an accused person purporting to show that he or she could not have committed the crime in question
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
availableadjectiveUS /əˈveɪləbəl/
obtainable or accessible and ready for use or service
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
carefully weighed
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
Cosgrove
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From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
Cosgrove's
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From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
independentadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈpendənt/
free from external control and constraint
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
and nothing more
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
the act of departing
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
Ponson
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From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
quickestadverbUS /ˈkwɪkɪst/
most quickly
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
RegentnounUS /ˈriːdʒənt/
members of a governing board
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
sauntered
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From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
shadyadjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪdi/
quiet, dark, or concealed
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
not in physical motion
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
TannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
testnounUS /test/
trying something to find out about it
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too much independent testimony seemed to be available for the alibi to be a fraud.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
precisely as stated
From this reading From the very nature of the story he felt inclined to believe it.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To test its truth was his obvious first duty, and as he sauntered along he considered the quickest and most thorough means of doing so.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Cosgrove’s Trip North On leaving Cosgrove Ponson, Inspector Tanner walked slowly up the shady side of Regent Street, his mind still running on the statement to which he had just listened.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading And if this was so, he, Tanner, was on the wrong track, and was wasting time.
