used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
coroner'snounUS /ˈkɔːrənərz/
possessive form of “coroner” — a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
Cupples
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From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
denunciationnounUS /dɪˌnʌnsiˈeɪʃən/
a public act of denouncing
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
dishnounUS /dɪʃ/
a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
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 It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
enameledverbUS /ɪˈnæməld/
past form of “enamel” — coat, inlay, or surface with enamel
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
jurynounUS /ˈdʒʊri/
a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
the act of departing
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
metalnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
easily agitated
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
very light colored; highly diluted with white
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
a human being
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
photographicadjectiveUS /ˌfoʊtəˈɡræfɪk/
relating to photography or obtained by using photography
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
SCENTnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
sitting-room
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From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Mr. Cupples entered his sitting-room at the hotel.
TrentnounUS /trent/
a river in central England that flows generally northeastward to join with the Ouse River and form the Humber
From this reading A HOT SCENT "Come in," called Trent.
not known
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
precisely as stated
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He looked very pale and his movements were nervous.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Trent, with a hasty glance upward, continued his intent study of what lay in a photographic dish of enameled metal, which he moved slowly about in the light of the window.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading It was the early evening of the day on which the coroner's jury, without leaving the box, had pronounced the expected denunciation of a person or persons unknown.
