used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
AmongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
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 Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
breathlessadjectiveUS /ˈbreθləs/
not breathing or able to breathe except with difficulty
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
captivatedadjectiveUS /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪd/
strongly attracted
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
detectionnounUS /dɪˈtekʃən/
the perception that something has occurred or some state exists
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
at any time
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
expectationnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃən/
belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
promote over another
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
high-classadjective
pretentiously elegant
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
performedverbUS /pərˈfɔːrmd/
past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
plausable
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From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
public'snounUS /ˈpʌblɪks/
possessive form of “public” — people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
unusual or striking
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
SpiceradjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
plural of “story” — 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 This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
stridesnounUS /straɪdz/
plural of “stride” — a step in walking or running
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
plural of “tale” — 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 They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The reason for this is, that every book is a marvel of its kind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This line has become famous for its excellent stories of the detection of crime.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading Of late, it has taken truly remarkable strides in the public’s favor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
belonging to which person
From this reading Among these are the stories of the adventures of Nick Carter and his clever assistants; of “Old Spicer,” the clever private detective, whose exploits are among the most remarkable ever performed by any detective.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They are high-class tales, not of the “blood and thunder” order, but with plausable plots which hold the reader fairly captivated with breathless expectation.
