used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
adventnounUS /ˈædvent/
arrival that has been awaited (especially of something momentous)
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
awaitedadjectiveUS /əˈweɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
bakingnounUS /ˈbeɪkɪŋ/
making bread or cake or pastry etc.
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
someone who is a detective
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
discoveringverbUS /dɪˈskʌvərɪŋ/
-ing form of “discover” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
evolvingverbUS /ɪˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “evolve” — work out
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
to certain extent or degree
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
make full, also in a metaphorical sense
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
set up or found
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
destroyed or killed
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
palled
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From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
PeelverbUS /piːl/
strip the skin off
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
Roy
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From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
she's
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From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
theoriesnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
tickingnounUS /ˈtɪkɪŋ/
a metallic tapping sound
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
at the time that
From this reading AN OLD ACQUAINTANCE APPEARS When Roy and Dick and Harry reached the store they found, to their satisfaction, that the village inhabitants had gazed their fill and gone.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Roy and Dick amused themselves for a while in discovering clues and evolving theories, but that amusement finally palled, and they joined Harry at the front of the store and awaited the advent of Mrs. Peel.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
in the company of; together with
From this reading With the doors open front and back it was fairly cool, although outside the sun was baking hot.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Two hours wore themselves away to the slow ticking of the old clock, and Dick became restless.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “My!” he exclaimed, “I wish the old lady would come if she’s coming!”
