used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
Bickersteth
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From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
rid of obstructions
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
HolliesnounUS /ˈhɑːliz/
plural of “holly” — any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
LeonardnounUS /ˈlenərd/
United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
lodgingsnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪŋz/
temporary living quarters
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
information about recent and important events
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
and nothing more
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
an educational institution
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
Scrafton
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From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
SCRAFTON'S
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From this reading SCRAFTON'S STORY.
scufflenounUS /ˈskʌfəl/
disorderly fighting
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The motive of his flight, on the other hand, seemed pretty clear.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading SCRAFTON'S STORY.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
a just detectable amount
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
whereaboutsnounUS /ˈwerəbaʊts/
the general location where something is
From this reading He had never returned to the Hollies; he had disappeared from his lodgings; it was impossible to trace his whereabouts.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But only a few days later Leonard Bickersteth had called at the flat with strange news of Scrafton.
a late time of life
From this reading Harry had not heard of him for nearly four years, had not set eyes on him since their scuffle at the school.
