used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
absentadjectiveUS /ˈæbsənt/
not being in a specified place
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
agitatedadjectiveUS /ˈædʒəteɪtɪd/
troubled emotionally and usually deeply
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
bare-headed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
the termination of something by causing so much damage to it that it cannot be repaired or no longer exists
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
errandnounUS /ˈerənd/
a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
exigencynounUS /ˌekˈsɪdʒənsi/
a pressing or urgent situation
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
Felipe
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
fervidadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrvəd/
characterized by intense emotion
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
former's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a young female
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Haste was the imperative need.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
Hosmer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
imperativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈperətɪv/
requiring attention or action
From this reading Haste was the imperative need.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
Janet
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
Martinez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
MASKverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
MexicannounUS /ˈmeksəkən/
a native or inhabitant of Mexico
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
absolutely essential
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Haste was the imperative need.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
and nothing more
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
that is looked for
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
stakenounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
excited by sudden surprise or alarm and making a quick involuntary movement
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
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 MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That he must call to her showed the desperate nature of the exigency--and he had said lives were at stake!
at the time that
From this reading THE MASK DROPPED When Janet Hosmer, startled by Felipe Martinez' agitated appeal, turned from the telephone, her single thought was to carry out on the instant his fervid injunction.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
accumulated knowledge or erudition or enlightenment
From this reading As her father was absent, she summoned the Mexican girl from the kitchen, for instinct advised the wisdom of having a companion on this errand; and the two of them, bare-headed and walking fast, set out for the house.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Something aimed at the engineer and the lawyer was in movement, a plot for the former's arrest and the destruction of evidence necessary to his defense, according to Martinez' quick hurried words; and the Mexican now sought her aid, as she was the only one within reach whom he could trust.
