used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
accompanyingadjectiveUS /əˈkʌmpəniɪŋ/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
AttorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
bitingadjectiveUS /ˈbaɪtɪŋ/
capable of wounding
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
bright-eyed
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From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
carpetnounUS /ˈkɑːrpət/
floor covering consisting of a piece of thick heavy fabric (usually with nap or pile)
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
CONDUCTSnounUS /kənˈdʌkts/
plural of “conduct” — manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
CONVERSATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnvərˈseɪʃənz/
plural of “conversation” — the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
Djuna
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From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
fretfullyadverb
in a fretful manner
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
incursionnounUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrʒən/
the act of entering some territory or domain (often in large numbers)
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
INSPECTORnounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
irritableadjectiveUS /ˈɪrətəbəl/
easily irritated or annoyed
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
latestadjectiveUS /ˈleɪtəst/
up to the immediate present; most recent or most up-to-date
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
LEGALadjectiveUS /ˈliːɡəl/
established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
ManagernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
mouse-like
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From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
mutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
notableadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəbəl/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
obliviousadjectiveUS /əˈblɪviəs/
(followed by “to” or “of”) lacking conscious awareness of
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
pacedverbUS /peɪst/
past form of “pace” — walk with slow or fast paces
From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
PanzernounUS /ˈpænzər/
an armored vehicle or tank
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
Panzer's
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From this reading He paced fretfully across the carpet of Manager Louis Panzer’s office, biting his lips and muttering beneath his breath.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
a human being
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
Richard
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From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
RomanadjectiveUS /ˈroʊmən/
relating to or characteristic of people of Rome
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
Sampson
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From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
sanctumnounUS /ˈsæŋktəm/
a place of inviolable privacy
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
saucersnounUS /ˈsɔːsərz/
plural of “saucer” — something with a round shape resembling a flat circular plate
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
snappishadjective
apt to speak irritably
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
theatricaladjectiveUS /θiˈætrɪkəl/
of or relating to the theater
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
uncongenialadjective
not suitable to your tastes or needs
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
unprecedentedadjectiveUS /ənˈpresɪdentɪd/
having no precedent; novel
From this reading This was bright-eyed Djuna, granted the unprecedented privilege of accompanying his grey patron on this latest incursion into the Roman Theatre.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The old man was irritable, snappish and utterly uncongenial.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH INSPECTOR QUEEN CONDUCTS MORE LEGAL CONVERSATIONS It was notable, particularly to District Attorney Sampson, that on Saturday evening Inspector Richard Queen was far from being himself.
which person or people
From this reading He seemed oblivious to the presence of Sampson, Panzer and a third person who had never been in that theatrical sanctum before and was seated, mouse-like, in one of Panzer’s big chairs, his eyes like saucers.
