used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A THIEF ROBS A THIEF.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
a line of approach
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
barroomnounUS /ˈbɑːrruːm/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
entrancesnounUS /ˈentrənsəz/
plural of “entrance” — something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
set up or found
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
hallwaynounUS /ˈhɔːlweɪ/
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
ROBSverbUS /rɑːbz/
third-person singular of “rob” — take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading A THIEF ROBS A THIEF.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
staircasenounUS /ˈsterkeɪs/
a way of access (upward and downward) consisting of a set of steps
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
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 The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
THIEFnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading A THIEF ROBS A THIEF.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Nick had tried and found that the door at the front of the house was locked and bolted on the other side.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chick had found that there was a door at the rear of the barroom which opened into this hall from which a flight of stairs ran up to the second floor.
the topmost one of two
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading One was by the outside staircase at the rear, which had evidently been used by the four, and the other by a hallway, the door of which was on the avenue.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The result of the investigation of Chick within the barroom, and of Nick without the house, was to show that there were two entrances to the upper story.
