used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “Too busy to do any sleeping to-night.”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading “Too busy to do any sleeping to-night.”
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading “Slow, and cautious, and sure,” murmured Hiram.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Too busy to do any sleeping to-night.”
Dobbs
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From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
DusknounUS /dʌsk/
the time of day immediately following sunset
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
take in solid food
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
hangarnounUS /ˈhæŋər/
a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
Hiram
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From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
InternationaladjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈnæʃənəl/
concerning or belonging to all or at least two or more nations
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading “Slow, and cautious, and sure,” murmured Hiram.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
sallied
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From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
the state of being asleep
From this reading “Too busy to do any sleeping to-night.”
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “Slow, and cautious, and sure,” murmured Hiram.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Slow, and cautious, and sure,” murmured Hiram.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
to-night
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From this reading “Too busy to do any sleeping to-night.”
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He locked the hangar, and turned in the direction of the Syndicate camp.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Dusk had settled down over the International grounds as he sallied forth after an impatient hour spent in waiting for darkness.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading A STRANGE MESSAGE “Too worried to eat,” spoke Hiram Dobbs to himself at supper time.
