used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
in addition
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
BlocknounUS /blɑːk/
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
the act of breaking something
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
a person who is in charge
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
compartmentnounUS /kəmˈpɑːrtmənt/
a space into which an area is subdivided
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
female equivalent of a count or earl
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
divisible by two
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
inchnounUS /ɪntʃ/
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
insignificantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnjɪfɪkənt/
signifying nothing
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
investigatingnounUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪtɪŋ/
the work of inquiring into something thoroughly and systematically
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
used to form the superlative
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
motioningverbUS /ˈmoʊʃənɪŋ/
-ing form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
murderer'snounUS /ˈmɜːrdərərz/
possessive form of “murderer” — a criminal who commits homicide (who performs the unlawful premeditated killing of another human being)
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
overhaulverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːl/
travel past
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
porternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
sealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
sealsnounUS /siːlz/
plural of “seal” — fastener consisting of a resinous composition that is plastic when warm; used for sealing documents and parcels and letters
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
the act of searching for something
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
side-tracked
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From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
sleeping-car
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From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
not in physical motion
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
successive (without a break)
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
untendedadjective
lacking care and attention
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
urgentadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
compelling immediate action
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading It is the first duty of a good detective to visit the actual theatre of a crime and overhaul it inch by inch,—seeking, searching, investigating, looking for any, even the most insignificant, traces of the murderer’s hands.
waiting-room
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From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
wardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
look attentively
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The sleeping-car, as I have said, had been side-tracked, its doors were sealed, and it was under strict watch and ward.
in or at the place that
From this reading But everything, of course, gave way before the detective, and, breaking through the seals, he walked in, making straight for the little room or compartment where the body of the victim still lay untended and absolutely untouched.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading So he left Block to show the Countess back to the waiting-room, and, motioning to the porter that he might also go, the Chief hastened to the sleeping-car, the examination of which, too long delayed, claimed his urgent attention.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He had other work to do, and was eager to get at it.
