used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
anew
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
beautifullyadverbUS /ˈbjuːtəfli/
in a beautiful manner
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
bobbed
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From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
caretakernounUS /ˈkerteɪkər/
a custodian who is hired to take care of something (property or a person)
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
CONFRONTINGverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
crouchedverbUS /kraʊtʃt/
past form of “crouch” — bend one's back forward from the waist on down
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
the act of discovering something
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
set up or found
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
shoot down, of birds
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
only a very short time before
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
cause to move by striking
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
how
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From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
INTRUDERnounUS /ˌɪnˈtruːdər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
Latimer
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From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
fasten with a lock
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
McMurtrie's
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From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
a particular point in time
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
obviouslyadverbUS /ˈɑːbviəsli/
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
on one occasion
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
probableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːbəbəl/
likely but not certain to be or become true or real
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
prowlingverbUS /ˈpraʊlɪŋ/
-ing form of “prowl” — move about in or as if in a predatory manner
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
sea-wall
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From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
get rid of
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
stoopingadjectiveUS /ˈstuːpɪŋ/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading Latimer had left the building and was stooping down in front of the door of the shed, his attention being obviously concentrated on the lock.
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
in or at that place or location
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
a special situation
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading After what I had found out it seemed hardly probable that Latimer could be there in the capacity of McMurtrie's caretaker; but if not, how on earth had he hit upon the place, and what was he doing prowling about inside it?
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CONFRONTING THE INTRUDER The discovery was a beautifully unexpected one, but I was getting used to surprises by this time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Raising myself up again with extreme care I had another look through the grass.
showing curiosity
From this reading I bobbed down at once behind the sea-wall, and crouched there for a moment wondering what was the best thing to do.
