used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
accordverbUS /əˈkɔːrd/
go together
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading So, after all, Dick's flight had been in vain.
(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 They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
move towards
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
the two together, not just one
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
BrayverbUS /breɪ/
braying characteristic of donkeys
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
lacking funds
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
bulletnounUS /ˈbʊlət/
a projectile that is fired from a gun
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
Dick'snounUS /dɪks/
possessive form of “dick” — someone who is a detective
From this reading So, after all, Dick's flight had been in vain.
effectuallyadverb
in an effectual manner
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading So, after all, Dick's flight had been in vain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
of an achromatic color of any lightness intermediate between the extremes of white and black
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
groannounUS /ɡroʊn/
an utterance expressing pain or disapproval
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
gutturaladjectiveUS /ˈɡʌtərəl/
like the sounds of frogs and crows
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
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 But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
linemennounUS /ˈlaɪnmən/
the football players who line up on the line of scrimmage
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
MercernounUS /ˈmɜːrsər/
a dealer in textiles (especially silks)
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
noiselessadjective
making no sound
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
not one, and not any
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
being perceived or observed
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
oop
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading But now, with a groan, Dick and Jack both knew it for one of the Bray Park cars.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
North American woodland herb similar to and used as substitute for the Chinese ginseng
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
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 THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading So, after all, Dick's flight had been in vain.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading They had been so interested in one another and in the cut wire that none of them had noticed the practically noiseless approach of a great grey motor car, with all lights out, that had stolen up on them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With one accord they obeyed that guttural order, "Hands oop!"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading THE TRAP The bullet that sang over their heads effectually broke up the threatened trouble between Dick Mercer and Jack Young on one side, and the telephone linemen on the other.
