take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EMISSARY FROM THE WEST.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
assailantsnounUS /əˈseɪlənts/
plural of “assailant” — someone who attacks
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
EMISSARYnounUS /ˈeməseri/
someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading AN EMISSARY FROM THE WEST.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
a boy or man
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
Frank'snounUS /fræŋks/
possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading AN EMISSARY FROM THE WEST.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
of an obscure nature
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
Rattleton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
move stealthily
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
express in words
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EMISSARY FROM THE WEST.
a building where theatrical performances or motion-picture shows can be presented
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
not known
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Frank was determined to solve the mystery of the unknown man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading AN EMISSARY FROM THE WEST.
which person or people
From this reading He did not tell Rattleton everything concerning his adventure of the previous night, although he was forced to explain that he had been in an encounter, and that he did not know who his assailants were.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading The theatre party had wondered greatly at Frank's sudden disappearance, and Frank confessed that he had followed the mysterious unknown, who had given him the slip.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "That fellow is playing the shadow on you, Frank," cried Harry, indignantly.
