used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
a person who is in charge
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
Company'snounUS /ˈkʌmpəniz/
possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
criminal'snounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
possessive form of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading They reached their destination, and sprang out.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
roused to anger
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
Muggs
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From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They reached their destination, and sprang out.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They reached their destination, and sprang out.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
roadsternounUS /ˈroʊdstər/
an open automobile having a front seat and a rumble seat
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
Roger
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From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
done under pressure
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
shriekedadjectiveUS /ʃriːkt/
uttered in a shrill scream as of pain or terror
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They reached their destination, and sprang out.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They reached their destination, and sprang out.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The chief shrieked his orders, officers tumbled into department automobiles, and followed Verbeck.
turmoilnounUS /ˈtɜːrmɔɪl/
a violent disturbance
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
Verbeck
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From this reading Roger Verbeck and Muggs rushed for the roadster, sprang in, and drove like mad through the streets toward the National Trust Company's building.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Verbeck already had ascertained that the front doors of the bank were locked and bolted.
at the time that
From this reading MORE MYSTERY Police headquarters was thrown into a turmoil for the second time that night when the chief received the master criminal's telephone message.
