used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
anew
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
inflected form of “buy” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
crooknounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
demanding attention
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Verbeck did not feel satisfied.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
extraadjectiveUS /ˈekstrə/
more than is needed, desired, or required
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading Verbeck did not feel satisfied.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
inauguratedverbUS /ɪˈnɔːɡəreɪtɪd/
past form of “inaugurate” — commence officially
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
and nothing more
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
Kowen's
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From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
Muggs
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From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
newsboys
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From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
not any; not one
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Verbeck did not feel satisfied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
RememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Verbeck did not feel satisfied.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
Star'snounUS /stɑːrz/
possessive form of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading MYSTERY AND AN ALARM Muggs drove the powerful roadster slowly through the streets.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
Verbeck
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From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Verbeck had Muggs stop, and bought the papers, and was glad to see that there was no inkling of Kowen's discovery in them.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The newsboys were crying extra editions of the evening papers, editions that had a great deal in them concerning the master crook and his intentions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Remembering the Black Star's methods, he could not convince himself that the master rogue would let himself be captured again just as he inaugurated his campaign of crime.
