used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I wonder if I’d better go in.”
brightlyadverbUS /ˈbraɪtli/
with brightness
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I wonder if I’d better go in.”
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
I'd
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From this reading I wonder if I’d better go in.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I wonder if I’d better go in.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
It's
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From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
set afire or burning
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
NewtonnounUS /ˈnuːtən/
English mathematician and physicist; remembered for developing the calculus and for his law of gravitation and his three laws of motion (1642-1727)
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
not divisible by two
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
QUESTnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
on the contrary
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
safe-robbery
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From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
cut with a saw
From this reading Mr. Newton saw before him a room brightly lighted.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading A VAIN QUEST “I guess this is the place,” thought the reporter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The question was answered for him, as, at that instant, the door opened.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
at the time that
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “It’s rather odd, though, that they dare adopt such a sign as that openly, when they must know we are on their track in connection with the safe-robbery.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading I wonder if I’d better go in.”
