used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRUSTRATED CRIME--THE END.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
BatsadjectiveUS /bæts/
informal or slang terms for mentally irregular
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
Callister
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From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A FRUSTRATED CRIME--THE END.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading A FRUSTRATED CRIME--THE END.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
figuredadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərd/
(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
start firing a weapon
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
FRUSTRATEDadjectiveUS /ˈfrʌstreɪtəd/
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading A FRUSTRATED CRIME--THE END.
depressingly dark
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
HookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
MansfieldnounUS /ˈmænzfiːld/
New Zealand writer of short stories (1888-1923)
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
MaxwellnounUS /ˈmækswel/
a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
not any; not one
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
OaksnounUS /oʊks/
plural of “oak” — the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
on one occasion
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
prominentlyadverbUS /ˈprɑːmənəntli/
in a prominent way
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The new clerk, Mr. Maxwell, however, did not appear at the office, nor had Detective Hook been seen by any one.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
express in speech
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
terminatingverbUS /ˈtɜːrməneɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A FRUSTRATED CRIME--THE END.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
transactionsnounUS /trænˈzækʃənz/
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
virtuousadjectiveUS /ˈvɜːrtʃuːəs/
morally excellent
From this reading Meanwhile, the virtuous Mr. Callister appeared at his office as usual, and figured prominently in several large transactions on the floor of the Stock Exchange.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading It has been an eventful day for many, no doubt; of its events for our hero, Frank Mansfield, his mother restored to reason and the world, and his faithful friends, the "Bats in the Wall," we have no time to speak.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading Since the startling events at the Three Oaks, terminating with the complete destruction of that gloomy old mansion by fire, another day has passed, and night has settled down upon the city of New York once more.
