absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “He seldom comes here before noon.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading “He seldom comes here before noon.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
Devoll
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From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
being one more than seven
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
Garvan
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From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
Jim
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From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
liverynounUS /ˈlɪvəri/
uniform worn by some menservants and chauffeurs
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
not any; not one
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
the middle of the day
From this reading “He seldom comes here before noon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
and nothing more
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
Osgood
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From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
remarkablyadverbUS /rɪˈmɑːrkəbli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
respectfullyadverbUS /rɪˈspektfəli/
in a respectful manner
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
not often
From this reading “He seldom comes here before noon.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Doctor Devoll is not here, sir,” he said respectfully, in reply to the detective’s question.
not in physical motion
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
express in words
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter finished his breakfast at eight o’clock the following morning.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
at the time that
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was only half an hour later when Carter entered the Osgood Hospital, where he was received in the business office by Jim Shannon, then in his customary livery.
which person or people
From this reading He needed no one to tell him that Patsy Garvan, who still was absent, had fallen into the hands of the remarkably clever and thus far successful gang he was seeking.
