used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHIMNEY CLEW.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
BallyadjectiveUS /ˈbæli/
informal intensifiers
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But what puzzled him was when it was done.
CHIMNEYnounUS /ˈtʃɪmni/
a vertical flue that provides a path through which smoke from a fire is carried away through the wall or roof of a building
From this reading A CHIMNEY CLEW.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading A CHIMNEY CLEW.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But what puzzled him was when it was done.
drawingsnounUS /ˈdrɔːɪŋz/
plural of “drawing” — an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
Lannigan
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From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
roused to anger
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
modelsnounUS /ˈmɑːdəlz/
plural of “model” — a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
SpikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was now convinced that Spike Thomas and his companion had entered the apartments of Lannigan and had stolen the drawings and models.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
vengeancenounUS /ˈvendʒəns/
the act of taking revenge (harming someone in retaliation for something harmful that they have done) especially in the next life
From this reading Patsy followed Spike Thomas and Bally Morris in their mad run from the vengeance of Lannigan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading But what puzzled him was when it was done.
at the time that
From this reading But what puzzled him was when it was done.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His purpose was not so much to protect them as it was to get an explanation of a matter which puzzled him.
