used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
cloudedadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdɪd/
made troubled or apprehensive or distressed in appearance
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
darkeradjectiveUS /ˈdɑːrkər/
comparative of “dark” — devoid of or deficient in light or brightness; shadowed or black
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
Devoll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
separated in space or coming from or going to a distance
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
dwellingsnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋz/
plural of “dwelling” — housing that someone is living in
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
a movement into or inward
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
divisible by two
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
extensiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈstensɪv/
large in spatial extent or range or scope or quantity
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
Garvan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
Gaston
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From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
gravelnounUS /ˈɡrævəl/
rock fragments and pebbles
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
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 Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
lampsnounUS /læmps/
plural of “lamp” — an artificial source of visible illumination
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
set afire or burning
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
most important element
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
in spite of what has just been said
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
not any; not one
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
Osgood
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
in the near future
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
prevailingadjectiveUS /prɪˈveɪlɪŋ/
most frequent or common
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
with speed
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
occurring or distributed over widely spaced and irregular intervals in time or space
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
shrubberynounUS /ˈʃrʌbəri/
an area where a number of shrubs are planted
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
in the near future
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
stealingnounUS /ˈstiːlɪŋ/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
Todd'snounUS /tɑːdz/
possessive form of “todd” — Scottish chemist noted for his research into the structure of nucleic acids (born in 1907)
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Patsy Garvan arrived at the Osgood Hospital soon after six o’clock that evening, more than two hours before Chick encountered the masked man in Gaston Todd’s apartments.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
in or at the place that
From this reading Patsy knew from Carter’s description, nevertheless, where to find him, and he presently paused near the rear door and the gravel walk leading out to the back street.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Only the scattered street lamps and the numerous lighted windows of the great building, with those of a few more distant dwellings, relieved the prevailing gloom.
a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)
From this reading It was even darker in the deserted grounds, and Patsy took advantage of the trees and shrubbery, entering the extensive estate near one corner, and stealing quickly around the west wing toward a rear part of the main building in which the private room of Doctor David Devoll was located.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It then was dark, the sky clouded, with no stars to reveal his stealthy movements to chance observers.
