used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
anew
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
antiquatedadjectiveUS /ˈæntəkweɪtɪd/
so extremely old as seeming to belong to an earlier period
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
Carr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
conclusionsnounUS /kənˈkluːʒənz/
plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
being joined in close association
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
Dr
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
firingnounUS /ˈfaɪrɪŋ/
the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
Frith
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
guiltnounUS /ɡɪlt/
the state of having committed an offense
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
HerricknounUS /ˈherɪk/
English lyric poet (1591-1674)
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
HullnounUS /hʌl/
dry outer covering of a fruit or seed or nut
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
indirectlyadverbUS /ˌɪndərˈektliː/
not in a forthright manner
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
JoycenounUS /dʒɔɪs/
influential Irish writer noted for his many innovations (such as stream of consciousness writing) (1882-1941)
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
the month following June and preceding August
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
liednounUS /laɪd/
a German art song of the 19th century for voice and piano
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
old-fashionedadjectiveUS /ˌoʊldˈfæʃənd/
out of fashion
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
on the contrary
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
Robin'snounUS /ˈrɑːbənz/
possessive form of “robin” — small Old World songbird with a reddish breast
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
twenty-fourthadjective
coming next after the twenty-third in position
From this reading Herrick could not account for Robin's movements on the night of the twenty-fourth of July, and on that same night Colonel Carr had met with his death.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The man had deliberately lied about his visit to Frith, and had not slept at the Hull Hotel, as he had stated.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading Finally Joyce was in possession of an old-fashioned weapon, firing a round bullet of the antiquated sort.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then again, Robin was connected indirectly with Carr through his mother, although there was nothing to show the relations which had existed between the Colonel and Mrs. Joyce.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Dr. Jim could not conceal from himself, that he was rather jumping at conclusions with regard to the guilt of Joyce.
