used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
ANGLEnounUS /ˈæŋɡəl/
the space between two lines or planes that intersect; the inclination of one line to another; measured in degrees or radians
From this reading THE ANGLE OF REFLECTION.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
brevitynounUS /ˈbrevəti/
the use of brief expressions
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
claimedverbUS /kleɪmd/
past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
Danny
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From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
Danny's
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From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
a special loved one
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
electric-lighting
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From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
divisible by two
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
explanatoryadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsplænətɔːri/
serving or intended to explain or make clear
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
the organ of sight
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
installingnounUS /ˌɪnˈstɔːlɪŋ/
the act of installing something (as equipment)
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
jestinglyadverb
in jest
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
Maloney
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From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
the force of workers available
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
a brief written record
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ANGLE OF REFLECTION.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
referredverbUS /rəˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading THE ANGLE OF REFLECTION.
reportingnounUS /riˈpɔːrtɪŋ/
the news as presented by reporters for newspapers or radio or television
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
only a very short time before
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Scarce five minutes had passed, however, when something of much more importance caught Danny’s eye and instantly claimed his attention.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
terseadjectiveUS /tɜːrs/
brief and to the point; effectively cut short
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ANGLE OF REFLECTION.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
in or at that place or location
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
precisely as stated
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As Nick Carter had inferred, even before finding the terse, explanatory note of his chauffeur, there was a very good reason for the disappearance of Danny Maloney.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were equally good reasons, too, for the brevity of his note and his delay in reporting at the home office.
at the time that
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
wiresnounUS /ˈwaɪərz/
plural of “wire” — ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Seated alone in the touring car after Nick had entered the Darling residence, Danny fell to watching a gang of men at work in the near distance, then installing the wires for an electric-lighting system, to one of which Nick had jestingly referred when approaching the place.
