used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
adjournverbUS /əˈdʒɜːrn/
close at the end of a session
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
Armadale
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From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
Chacewater
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From this reading Miss Chacewater has no objections to that.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
ClintonnounUS /ˈklɪntən/
wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
confineverbUS /kənˈfaɪn/
place limits on (extent or amount or access)
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
Constable's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
formalitiesnounUS /fɔːrˈmælətiz/
a requirement of etiquette or custom
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
Foss
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From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
set up or found
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Miss Chacewater has no objections to that.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
I've
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
inquestnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
and nothing more
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
conformity or harmony
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
for more time
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
Marden
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Miss Chacewater has no objections to that.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
not any; not one
From this reading Miss Chacewater has no objections to that.
objectionsnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃənz/
plural of “objection” — the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading Miss Chacewater has no objections to that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
having a point
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
policynounUS /ˈpɑːləsi/
a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
poolingverbUS /ˈpuːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “pool” — combine into a common fund
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
by chance
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
Ravensthorpe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
term of address for a man
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
not in physical motion
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It means keeping Marden and the chauffeur here for a little longer; but they can stay at Ravensthorpe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
UndergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “I’ve pointed out to him that possibly we may have further evidence for the inquest on Foss; and I suggested that he might confine himself to formalities as far as possible and then adjourn for a day or two.
at the time that
From this reading Underground Ravensthorpe When Inspector Armadale presented himself at the Chief Constable’s office next morning he found Sir Clinton still faithful to his proposed policy of pooling all the facts of the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I’ve just been in communication with the coroner,” Sir Clinton explained.
