used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
additionaladjectiveUS /əˈdɪʃənəl/
further or added
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
gotten under control
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
Crandall
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From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
CROOKnounUS /krʊk/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading PATSY TURNS CROOK.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
Garvan
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From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
hangdogadjective
showing a sense of guilt
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
incidentallyadverbUS /ˌɪnsɪˈdentəli/
introducing a different topic
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
a message received and understood
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
Kate
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From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
not any; not one
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
a brief written record
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
PATSYnounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading PATSY TURNS CROOK.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
recallverbUS /ˈriːkɔːl/
recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
shapedadjectiveUS /ʃeɪpt/
shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
suspiciouslyadverbUS /səˈspɪʃəsli/
with suspicion
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Patsy Garvan needed no instructions beyond those contained in Nick Carter’s note, nor additional information as to the position Kate Crandall had taken.
toughadjectiveUS /tʌf/
not given to gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading It by no means improved him, however, for it gave him a decidedly tough and hangdog appearance.
plural of “turn” — a circular segment of a curve
From this reading PATSY TURNS CROOK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was plain enough to Patsy, and he shaped his course accordingly.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Knowing that the woman might incidentally have seen him from her window, and that she would recall him suspiciously if they met later, Patsy entered the corridor of a near building and put on a disguise with which he was provided.
