used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
arraynounUS /ərˈeɪ/
an orderly arrangement
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
attorneynounUS /əˈtɜːrni/
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
bloodstainsnounUS /ˈblʌdsteɪnz/
plural of “bloodstain” — a discoloration caused by blood
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
CHORUSnounUS /ˈkɔːrəs/
any utterance produced simultaneously by a group
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
CONVERSEverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
CoronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
daintyadjectiveUS /ˈdeɪnti/
delicately beautiful
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
dominatingadjectiveUS /ˈdɑːməneɪtɪŋ/
most powerful or important or influential
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
EarlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
effectsnounUS /ɪˈfekts/
property of a personal character that is portable but not used in business
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
former's
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From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
grewsome
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From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
the literary culture
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
meditated
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From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
Mountjoy
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From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
orderlynounUS /ˈɔːrdərli/
a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
paper-knife
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From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
RemoveverbUS /riˈmuːv/
remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
a soft white precious univalent metallic element having the highest electrical and thermal conductivity of any metal; occurs in argentite and in free form; used in coins and jewelry and tableware and photography
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
toynounUS /tɔɪ/
an artifact designed to be played with
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The regard of both officials rested upon it as they meditated and waited for the Captain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
Westbrook's
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From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Upon this set forth in orderly array, were the letters, papers, and other personal effects gleaned from the pockets of the dead man; dominating the whole was the sinister and grewsome little silver blade,--Doctor Westbrook's paper-knife.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONVERSE APPEARS AS CHORUS Early the next morning Mr. Mountjoy, the district attorney, and the Coroner were seated in the former's office with a flat desk between them.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Remove those bloodstains and the weapon became a dainty toy, but withal a dangerous one.
