used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
dungeonnounUS /ˈdʌndʒən/
the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
hawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
past form of “invite” — increase the likelihood of
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
JUSTICE'SnounUS /ˈdʒʌstɪsɪz/
possessive form of “justice” — the quality of being just or fair
From this reading JUSTICE’S ROUND-UP.
Lamont
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From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
musclenounUS /ˈmʌsəl/
one of the contractile organs of the body
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
Newell
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From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
on one occasion
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
OpalnounUS /ˈoʊpəl/
a translucent mineral consisting of hydrated silica of variable color; some varieties are used as gemstones
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
ROUND-UP
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading JUSTICE’S ROUND-UP.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
sinkverbUS /sɪŋk/
fall or descend to a lower place or level
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
statuenounUS /ˈstætʃuː/
a sculpture representing a human or animal
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Opal Lamont seemed to grow into a statue before the detective.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But suddenly she started up and calmly invited Carter into the parlor.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
a Caucasian
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The detective accepted and watched her like a hawk, for had not she once faced him with a revolver, and was not this the woman named by “Lewis Newell” on the wall of the dungeon?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She did not move a muscle, but her face grew white, and the detective thought she would sink to the floor.
