(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Are you sure, Link?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
Clear's
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From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
HADauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "Rhoda, and none other, killed the man!"
immediately past
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
LinkverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
Lucian
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From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Rhoda, and none other, killed the man!"
a particular point in time
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
information about recent and important events
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
not one, and not any
From this reading "Rhoda, and none other, killed the man!"
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Rhoda, and none other, killed the man!"
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
RHODA
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From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
express in words
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
smoothingverbUS /ˈsmuːðɪŋ/
-ing form of “smooth” — make smooth or smoother, as if by rubbing
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading "Are you sure, Link?"
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
express in words
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHAT RHODA HAD TO SAY Of all the news concerning the truth of Clear's death, this was the last which Lucian expected to hear.
wide-eyedadjective
exhibiting childlike simplicity and credulity
From this reading He stood staring at the excited face of the detective in wide-eyed surprise, and for the moment could not find his voice.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is true, I tell you!" cried Link, sitting down and smoothing out the paper which he carried.
