used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
BROKER'SnounUS /ˈbroʊkərz/
possessive form of “broker” — a businessman who buys or sells for another in exchange for a commission
From this reading THE BROKER'S GAME.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
Cameron
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From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
CoollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
cowboynounUS /ˈkaʊbɔɪ/
a hired hand who tends cattle and performs other duties on horseback
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Your name Murgatroyd?" demanded Cameron.
an opposing military force
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading THE BROKER'S GAME.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
HackberrynounUS /ˈhækberi/
any of various trees of the genus Celtis having inconspicuous flowers and small berrylike fruits
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
luredverbUS /lʊrd/
past form of “lure” — provoke someone to do something through (often false or exaggerated) promises or persuasion
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
McGlory
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From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
MotornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
Murgatroyd
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From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Your name Murgatroyd?" demanded Cameron.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading Coolly enough Murgatroyd brought his car to a stop in front of the hotel and faced the angry lieutenant and cowboy.
carry out
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BROKER'S GAME.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
precisely as stated
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The remarks of the landlord, in front of the hotel, had given McGlory and Cameron a clue of which they were not slow to take advantage.
which person or people
From this reading Here was Motor Matt's enemy, the very man who had set in motion the plot which, through Hackberry, had lured the king of the motor boys into Wells County on a useless quest.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your name Murgatroyd?" demanded Cameron.
