used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
adjoiningverbUS /əˈdʒɔɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “adjoin” — lie adjacent to another or share a boundary
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
ajaradjectiveUS /əˈdʒɑːr/
slightly open
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
Bosworth
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From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
Bosworth's
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From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
closetedverbUS /ˈklɑːzətɪd/
past form of “closet” — confine to a small space, as for intensive work
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
greatly pleased
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
true confidential information
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
someone who is a detective
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
EddyverbUS /ˈedi/
flow in a circular current, of liquids
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
divisible by two
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
exasperatingadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzæspəreɪtɪŋ/
extremely annoying or displeasing
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
inklingnounUS /ˈɪŋklɪŋ/
a slight suggestion or vague understanding
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
located inward
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
and nothing more
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
outeradjectiveUS /ˈaʊtər/
being on the outside or further from a center
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
Principal'snounUS /ˈprɪnsəpəlz/
possessive form of “principal” — the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
reappearedverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪrd/
past form of “reappear” — appear again
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
precisely, exactly
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
small or little relative to something else
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
not in physical motion
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
strainedadjectiveUS /streɪnd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
submissivelyadverb
in a servile manner
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although delighted that the end of the long chase had been reached, Dick was not altogether satisfied with his own position at the finish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
unavoidableadjectiveUS /ˌʌnəˈvɔɪdəbəl/
impossible to avoid or evade
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
Varrell
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From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door between was left ajar, and both prisoner and guard strained their ears for some inkling of the course of events in the inner room.
look attentively
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
at the time that
From this reading He had submissively stood watch while Varrell had made the search in Bosworth’s room; he had obeyed as submissively when Varrell had reappeared and ordered him on with Bosworth to the Principal’s house.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That he must still be kept on guard just out of hearing of the interesting details which he had a right to know, was exasperating even if unavoidable.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION DICK sat with his sullen prisoner in the Principal’s outer office, while Varrell and Eddy were closeted with Mr. Graham in the smaller room adjoining.
