10.30
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From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
anew
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
compartmentsnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “compartment” — a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
Cranshaw
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From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
desirableadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəbəl/
worth having or seeking or achieving
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
DouglasnounUS /ˈdʌɡləs/
United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
draughtnounUS /dræft/
a serving of drink (usually alcoholic) drawn from a keg
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
give expression to
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
favoured
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From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
fittedadjectiveUS /ˈfɪtəd/
being the right size and shape to fit as desired
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
characterized by grandeur
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
engage in
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
English businessman who created a retail chain (1888-1964)
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
not any; not one
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
occupyingverbUS /ˈɑːkjəpaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “occupy” — keep busy with
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
on one occasion
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
Paddington
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From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
rambleverbUS /ˈræmbəl/
continue talking or writing in a desultory manner
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
RivieranounUS /ˌrɪviˈerə/
a coastal area between La Spezia in Italy and Cannes in France
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
satisfactorilyadverbUS /ˌsætɪˈsfæktrəli/
in a satisfactory manner
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
SternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
sun-baked
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From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
in a swift manner
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
TannernounUS /ˈtænər/
a small coin of the United Kingdom worth six pennies; not minted since 1970
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
at the time that
From this reading A Stern Chase When the 10.30 a.m. Riviera express pulled out of Paddington next morning, Inspector Tanner was occupying a corner seat in one of its first-class compartments.
William
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From this reading In his pocket was a warrant for the arrest of William Douglas, in case his investigations should indicate that such a step was desirable.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Indeed, like the previous days, it was too hot, and as the train slipped swiftly through the sun-baked country, he moved into the corridor so as to make the most of the draught from the open windows.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Once again the Inspector was favoured with magnificent weather for his country ramble.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had determined that if his victim could not account satisfactorily for his actions on the night of the murder, or if his boots fitted the marks on the Cranshaw River bank, no other course would be possible.
