used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
bolderadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldər/
comparative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
Dinwiddie
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From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading The game of tennis was over.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST OF JIMMY.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
isn't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was the opportunity which Nick wanted.
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading THE GHOST OF JIMMY.
LedgernounUS /ˈledʒər/
a record in which commercial accounts are recorded
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
netnounUS /net/
a computer network consisting of a worldwide network of computer networks that use the TCP/IP network protocols to facilitate data transmission and exchange
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST OF JIMMY.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It was the opportunity which Nick wanted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The game of tennis was over.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
scamperedverbUS /ˈskæmpərd/
past form of “scamper” — to move about or proceed hurriedly
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
showernounUS /ˈʃaʊər/
a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
spectatorsnounUS /ˈspekteɪtərz/
plural of “spectator” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
tennisnounUS /ˈtenəs/
a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court
From this reading The game of tennis was over.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST OF JIMMY.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
verandasnounUS /vərˈændəz/
plural of “veranda” — a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading It was the opportunity which Nick wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The game of tennis was over.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was the opportunity which Nick wanted.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading There were indications of a shower, and the spectators had scampered toward the wide verandas for shelter, so that Nick Carter and the so-called Ledger Dinwiddie stood alone near one end of the net.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, Jimmy, this is a bolder game than usual, that you are playing, isn’t it?” he asked smilingly.
