used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
appointmentnounUS /əˈpɔɪntmənt/
the act of putting a person into a non-elective position
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
Bonnetons
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From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
CaesarnounUS /ˈsiːzər/
conqueror of Gaul and master of Italy (100-44 BC)
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
make calm or still
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
CARVERnounUS /ˈkɑːrvər/
United States botanist and agricultural chemist who developed many uses for peanuts and soy beans and sweet potatoes (1864-1943)
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
Coquenil
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From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
emergencynounUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒənsi/
a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
immediately past
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
luncheonnounUS /ˈlʌntʃən/
a midday meal
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
used to form the superlative
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
not any; not one
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
by chance
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
regardlessadverbUS /rəˈɡɑːrdləs/
in spite of everything; without regard to drawbacks
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
reprievenounUS /riˈpriːv/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
make steady
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
precisely as stated
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was an assassin to be brought to justice and the time for action had come.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading This was, perhaps, the most momentous day of his whole career.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Sorrow brings him no reprieve from duty, so the next morning after the last sad offices for poor Caesar, Coquenil faced the emergency before him with steady nerve and calm resolution.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading THE WOOD CARVER A detective, like an actor or a soldier, must go on fighting and playing his part, regardless of personal feelings.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Up to the very hour of luncheon M. Paul doubted whether the wood carver would keep his appointment at the Bonnetons'.
