Chapter V

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "I saw the back of him."

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "You say you didn't see him?"

possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

possessive form of “ellas” — a republic in southeastern Europe on the southern part of the Balkan peninsula; known for grapes and olives and olive oil

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I saw the back of him."

in an imperfect or faulty way

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

a message received and understood

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

not fanciful or imaginative

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

being roughly between 45 and 65 years old

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

a member of a police force

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

on the contrary

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

a person who represents others

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

cut with a saw

From this reading "I saw the back of him."

express in words

From this reading "You say you didn't see him?"

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "You say you didn't see him?"

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

characterized by or preferring solitude

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

come to a halt, stop moving

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

not wanted

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading A REPRESENTATIVE OF LAW AND ORDER The next morning, information was given to a passing policeman of the events of the night, and in the course of the day an officer came round from the local station to learn particulars.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The officer was a plain-clothes man, middle-aged, imperfectly educated, with the stolid, matter-of-fact, rather stupid-looking countenance which one is apt to find an attribute of the detective of fact, rather than fiction.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Madge received him in solitary state; she had refused Ella's offer to stop away from business to keep her company, declaring that for that day, at any rate, she would be safe from undesirable intruders.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You say you didn't see him?"