something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
HarveynounUS /ˈhɑːrvi/
English physician and scientist who described the circulation of the blood; he later proposed that all animals originate from an ovum produced by the female of the species (1578-1657)
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
Haymarket
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From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
helpersnounUS /ˈhelpərz/
plural of “helper” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
It's
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From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
learntverbUS /lɜːrnt/
inflected form of “learn” — gain knowledge or skills
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
on one occasion
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
PortsmouthnounUS /ˈpɔːrtsməθ/
a port city in southeastern Virginia on the Elizabeth River opposite Norfolk; naval base; shipyards
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
with little or no delay
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
sallied
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From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
Identical; not different.
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
SergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
trionounUS /ˈtriːoʊ/
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading His first move was to warn his helpers, Sergeants Carter and Harvey, for duty at nine o’clock.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Fair Passengers Once he had decided his course of action, French was not the man to let the grass grow under his feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On that very same evening on which he had learnt of the existence of the three box office girls, he began his investigation into their lives.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s in connection with that Portsmouth murder,” French explained as they walked.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Promptly at the hour the trio sallied forth from the Yard and turned their steps in the direction of the Haymarket.
