used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE TROUBLE AT THE AIR SHIP.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
any thing at all
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE TROUBLE AT THE AIR SHIP.
billboardnounUS /ˈbɪlbɔːrd/
large outdoor signboard
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
the two together, not just one
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
confined by bonds
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
BradynounUS /ˈbreɪdi/
United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
Carl
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From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
dismaladjectiveUS /ˈdɪzməl/
causing dejection
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
at any time
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
the organ of sight
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
Ferral
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From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
forebodings
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From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
a state of partial or total darkness
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
the act of departing
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
HawknounUS /hɔːk/
diurnal bird of prey typically having short rounded wings and a long tail
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
hunchesnounUS /ˈhʌntʃɪz/
plural of “hunch” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
conformity or harmony
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
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 When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
engage in
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
Pete
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From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
rarelyadverbUS /ˈrerli/
not often
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
express in words
From this reading He had a good many "hunches" when nothing ever went wrong, but rarely had anything to say when his dismal forebodings failed to make good.
transport commercially
From this reading THE TROUBLE AT THE AIR SHIP.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
not in physical motion
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TROUBLE AT THE AIR SHIP.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
a source of difficulty
From this reading THE TROUBLE AT THE AIR SHIP.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
at the time that
From this reading When Carl and Ferral went on guard duty, Brady, still bound, was left in the car of the Hawk.
Whipple
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From this reading From the deep gloom of the billboard, Carl watched both ways--kept his eye on the street for possible signs of Pete and Whipple, and looked occasionally toward the car to make sure that Brady was keeping quiet.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading Carl always claimed to have "hunches" when anything was going wrong.
