used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
boded
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From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
cisternnounUS /ˈsɪstərn/
a sac or cavity containing fluid especially lymph or cerebrospinal fluid
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
DalenounUS /deɪl/
an open river valley (in a hilly area)
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
episodenounUS /ˈepəsoʊd/
a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
grinnedverbUS /ɡrɪnd/
inflected form of “grin” — to draw back the lips and reveal the teeth, in a smile, grimace, or snarl
From this reading “Sure,” grinned Wacker.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
helpernounUS /ˈhelpər/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
inventornounUS /ˌɪnˈventər/
someone who is the first to think of or make something
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
Markham
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From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
come together
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
not able to be found
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
not any; not one
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
puzzleverbUS /ˈpʌzəl/
be a mystery or bewildering to
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
statingverbUS /ˈsteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “state” — express in words
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Sure,” grinned Wacker.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
upsetverbUS /əpˈset/
disturb the balance or stability of
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
someone who visits
From this reading In the light of the cistern episode and the knowledge that Markham seemed afraid to meet certain people, he believed that the advent of his present visitor boded no good for his friend and helper.
Wacker
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From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MISSING Frank was a good deal upset.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading As Dale Wacker showed the wire puzzle, stating that he knew its inventor, Frank felt that he was in the presence of a mystery.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Let me look at that, will you?” he said.
