used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
a line of approach
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
BurtonnounUS /ˈbɜːrtən/
English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading WHAT NICK CARTER KNEW.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
crookedadjectiveUS /ˈkrʊkəd/
having or marked by bends or angles; not straight or aligned
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nick did not reproach Chick for his ill success.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
eludeverbUS /ɪˈluːd/
escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
divisible by two
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
a boy or man
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Nick did not reproach Chick for his ill success.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
JeffersonnounUS /ˈdʒefərsən/
3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading WHAT NICK CARTER KNEW.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
LoudenverbUS /ˈlaʊdən/
become louder
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
the world of commercial activity where goods and services are bought and sold
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading WHAT NICK CARTER KNEW.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
PotterverbUS /ˈpɑːtər/
do random, unplanned work or activities or spend time idly
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
pursuernounUS /pərˈsuːər/
a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
quick-moving
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
reproachnounUS /riˈproʊtʃ/
a mild rebuke or criticism
From this reading Nick did not reproach Chick for his ill success.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
SixthadjectiveUS /sɪksθ/
coming next after the fifth and just before the seventh in position
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading Nick did not reproach Chick for his ill success.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
third-story
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading In the darkness and among the crooked streets that run west from Sixth Avenue, in the neighborhood of Jefferson Market, it was not difficult for a quick-moving fellow like Potter to elude even such a keen pursuer as Chick.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT NICK CARTER KNEW.
which person or people
From this reading Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
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 Chick had not been able to follow the man who escaped from the third-story window of Louden Powers’ house.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading For two days Nick Carter and his assistants tried to find T. Burton Potter, but without result.
