used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
aliasesnounUS /ˈeɪliəsɪz/
plural of “alias” — a name that has been assumed temporarily
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
in addition
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DOOR AND WINDOW.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading DOOR AND WINDOW.
double-beddedadjective
having a double bed
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
Harold
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From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
Joe
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From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
Lampton
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From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
most important element
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
Milmarsh
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From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
a future prospect or potential
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
similar things placed in order or happening one after another
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
StokesverbUS /stoʊks/
third-person singular of “stoke” — stir up or tend; of a fire
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
produced or marked by conscious design or premeditation
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Harold Milmarsh is here, Chick,” said one of the two persons, after making sure the door of the double-bedded room was locked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
in or at that place or location
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading His name was said to be Andrew Lampton, although, considering the number of aliases he used, there was a strong possibility that it was not his real name.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Joe Stokes sat in his room and studied, two other persons were in conference in the room immediately below his own.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading DOOR AND WINDOW.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading They also wanted to find H.M., although their main purpose in coming to this small lumber village and summer resort was to look for a man wanted for a series of crimes in and about New York City.
