used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
beak-like
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From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
broodedverbUS /ˈbruːdɪd/
past form of “brood” — think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
coronernounUS /ˈkɔːrənər/
a public official who investigates by inquest any death not due to natural causes
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
CyrilnounUS /ˈsɪrəl/
Greek missionary; the invention of the Cyrillic alphabet is attributed to him (826-869)
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
Cyril's
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From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading The first part of the inquest developed nothing new.
dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
a movement into or inward
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
EuropeannounUS /ˌjʊrəˈpiːən/
a native or inhabitant of Europe
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/
a deliberate act of omission
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
feznounUS /fez/
a city in north central Morocco; religious center
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first part of the inquest developed nothing new.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
set up or found
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
Griggs
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From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
imposing-looking
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From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
INQUESTnounUS /ˈɪnkwest/
an inquiry into the cause of an unexpected death
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
a form of address for a man
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
Mustapha
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From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading The first part of the inquest developed nothing new.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The first part of the inquest developed nothing new.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first part of the inquest developed nothing new.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
proceedingsnounUS /proʊˈsiːdɪŋz/
(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
proclaimedadjectiveUS /proʊˈkleɪmd/
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
protegee's
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From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
established beyond doubt
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
reservedadjectiveUS /rɪˈzɜːrvd/
set aside for the use of a particular person or party
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
revivedadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvd/
restored to consciousness or life or vigor
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
precisely, exactly
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
secludedadjectiveUS /sɪˈkluːdɪd/
hidden from general view or use
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
sombreadjective
lacking brightness or color; dull
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
swarthyadjectiveUS /ˈswɔːrði/
naturally having skin of a dark color
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
TinkerverbUS /ˈtɪŋkər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
TurknounUS /tɜːrk/
a native or inhabitant of Turkey
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
unobservedadjective
not seen or observed
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
look attentively
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
at the time that
From this reading It was only when Mustapha stepped forward that Cyril's interest revived and he forgot the problem of his _protegee's_ identity.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE INQUEST On entering the hall Cyril found that a seat on the right hand of the coroner had been reserved for him, but he chose a secluded corner from which he could watch the proceedings unobserved.
which person or people
From this reading On the left of Mr. Tinker sat a tall, imposing-looking man, who, on inquiry, proved to be Inspector Griggs.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The Turk, with the exception of a red fez, was dressed as a European, but his swarthy skin, large, beak-like nose, and deep, sombre eyes, in which brooded the mystery of the East, proclaimed his nationality.
