used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
Ande
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From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
chickennounUS /ˈtʃɪkən/
the flesh of a chicken used for food
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
cocoanounUS /ˈkoʊkoʊ/
a beverage made from cocoa powder and milk and sugar; usually drunk hot
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
DUCKverbUS /dʌk/
to move (the head or body) quickly downwards or away
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
flourishedverbUS /ˈflɜːrɪʃt/
past form of “flourish” — grow vigorously
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
hamperverbUS /ˈhæmpər/
prevent the progress or free movement of
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
miraclenounUS /ˈmɪrəkəl/
any amazing or wonderful occurrence
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
monitorsnounUS /ˈmɑːnətərz/
plural of “monitor” — someone who supervises (an examination)
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
proposeverbUS /prəˈpoʊz/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
relateverbUS /rɪˈleɪt/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
roastedadjectiveUS /ˈroʊstəd/
(meat) cooked by dry heat in an oven
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
precisely as stated
From this reading The hamper was one he had received that very day from home.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dick's great head arose from the hamper package which he was examining, and he flourished in one hand a roasted chicken.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DUCK CAVE ADVENTURE "Ande, cocoa is pretty dry with such stuff."
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They had ordered it brought into their study room, and, miracle to relate, it was done without the knowledge of monitors or small boys.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you propose?" said Ande, as he, too, began investigation.
