used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They were all there, and Bart was very glad.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading They were all there, and Bart was very glad.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
the act of burning something
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
delusionnounUS /dɪˈluːʒən/
(psychology) an erroneous belief that is held in the face of evidence to the contrary
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
edgesnounUS /ˈedʒəz/
plural of “edge” — the boundary of a surface
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
give expression to
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
flamesnounUS /fleɪmz/
plural of “flame” — the process of combustion of inflammable materials producing heat and light and (often) smoke
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading They were all there, and Bart was very glad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
long-lost
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From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
mysteriouslyadverbUS /ˌmɪˈstɪriəsli/
in a cryptic manner
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
newly-found
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From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
not any; not one
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
and nothing more
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
pilenounUS /paɪl/
a collection of objects laid on top of each other
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
rescuedadjectiveUS /ˈreskjuːd/
delivered from danger
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
scorchedadjectiveUS /skɔːrtʃt/
Burned by flames or heat; blackened by intense magical or physical fire.
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
plural of “sens” — street names for marijuana
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
get rid of
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
a person, without saying who
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
tangibleadjectiveUS /ˈtændʒəbəl/
perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
unaccountableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈkaʊntəbəl/
not to be accounted for or explained
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
precisely as stated
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was very much astonished at their presence there.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They were a tangible reality, however, and no delusion of the senses, and his ready mind took in the fact that someone had in an unaccountable manner rescued them from the burning express shed, and mysteriously restored them to the proper representative of the express company in the nature of a vast surprise.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The edges of one of the books was scorched, which was the only evidence that they had been in the flames.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE YOUNG EXPRESS AGENT Our hero regarded the little pile of account books as if they represented some long-lost, newly-found treasure.
