used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
anew
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
how long something has existed
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading TRACED BACK.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
eightyadjectiveUS /ˈeɪti/
being ten more than seventy
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
FacingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
Garvan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
Lampton
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From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
a room where books are kept
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
make-upnounUS /ˈmeɪkʌp/
an event that is substituted for a previously cancelled event
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
MaplenounUS /ˈmeɪpəl/
wood of any of various maple trees; especially the hard close-grained wood of the sugar maple; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
Milmarsh
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From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
seventyadjectiveUS /ˈsevənti/
being ten more than sixty
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patsy had the ability to “make-up” for any age, from fifteen to seventy or eighty.
TRACEDverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading TRACED BACK.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He sat in his usual place, at the back of the heavy table in his library, looking through some papers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
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 It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Facing him were Chick, with Patsy Garvan, the latter in a rough and ragged disguise.
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 It was six weeks after the disappearance of Andrew Lampton and Howard Milmarsh from Maple, following their jumping through the window, and Nick Carter was again in his own home in New York.
