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Chapter XXVII
NICK HAS A HUNCH. “You, Carter!” Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed. Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features. “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “NICK HAS A HUNCH.”
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading “Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading ““It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.”
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading “Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
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From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
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From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “You, Carter!”
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK HAS A HUNCH.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It is rather an early hour to make a call, Crawford,” the detective said, with an apologetic smile.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Winthrop Crawford had raised himself in bed, and, leaning on one arm, was staring wonderingly at the figure of the detective seated in a chair close to the head of the bed.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading Nick had removed his false mustache, and although he was still dressed in one of the suits he had worn as “Thomas Mortimer,” Crawford recognized the clean-cut features.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You, Carter!”
