used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
academynounUS /əˈkæd.ə.mi/
A place of study or training in a special field of knowledge and arts.
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
experiencing a sudden sense of danger
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
buildingsnounUS /ˈbɪldɪŋz/
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
the act of burning something
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
chemicaladjectiveUS /ˈkeməkəl/
relating to or used in chemistry
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
envelopenounUS /ˈenvəloʊp/
a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
equippedadjectiveUS /ɪˈkwɪpt/
provided or fitted out with what is necessary or useful or appropriate
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
start firing a weapon
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
fireproofverbUS /ˈfaɪərpruːf/
make resistant to fire
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
brought together in one place
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
housekeepernounUS /ˈhaʊskiːpər/
a servant who is employed to perform domestic task in a household
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
maintainedadjectiveUS /meɪnˈteɪnd/
kept in good condition
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
and nothing more
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
done under pressure
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
an educational institution
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
shovedverbUS /ʃʌvd/
past form of “shove” — come into rough contact with while moving
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
studentsnounUS /ˈstuːdənts/
plural of “student” — a learner who is enrolled in an educational institution
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
throngnounUS /θrɔːŋ/
a large gathering of people
From this reading Then he joined the throng of excited and alarmed students that had gathered about the burning society headquarters.
push forcefully
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A small fire department was maintained at the academy, but as the buildings of the school were all fireproof, the brigade was not a very large one, and was only equipped with chemical apparatus.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Dick shoved it into his pocket without opening it.
WRITESverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is a telegram that just came for you," she explained.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading DICK WRITES A CHECK--CONCLUSION As Dick, followed by the major, rushed from the barracks to go to the fire, the housekeeper thrust an envelope into the young millionaire's hand.
