used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carl hated a "waiting" game.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
any thing at all
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
CARL
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From this reading CARL INVESTIGATES.
Carl's
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From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
being joined in close association
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Carl hated a "waiting" game.
the act of departing
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Carl hated a "waiting" game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
INVESTIGATESverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪts/
third-person singular of “investigate” — investigate scientifically
From this reading CARL INVESTIGATES.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
MattnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
precisely, exactly
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
the upper part of anything
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading Carl hated a "waiting" game.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If there was anything going on, he liked to be right in the midst of it.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
at the time that
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On top of all this, he was vaguely suspicious of everything connected with that telegram.
worriesnounUS /ˈwɜːriz/
plural of “worry” — something or someone that causes anxiety; a source of unhappiness
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When Matt went up and knocked on the door of the house, Carl was hoping the summons would not be answered; but when the door opened, and Matt disappeared inside the house, Carl's real worries began.
