used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
highly skilled
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
aimedverbUS /eɪmd/
past form of “aim” — point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
anticipationsnounUS /ænˌtɪsəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “anticipation” — an expectation
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
Crandall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
CyrusnounUS /ˈsaɪrəs/
Persian prince who was defeated in battle by his brother Artaxerxes II (424-401 BC)
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
Dacey
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
a special loved one
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
declarationsnounUS /ˌdeklərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “declaration” — a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
the act of discovering something
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
exceededverbUS /ɪkˈsiːdəd/
past form of “exceed” — be greater in scope or size than some standard
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
impetuousadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpetʃwəs/
characterized by undue haste and lack of thought or deliberation
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
knavishadjective
marked by skill in deception
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Nick Carter had accomplished his object, but at some little cost.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading A STARTLING DISCOVERY.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
required or under orders
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
suspectsnounUS /səˈspekts/
plural of “suspect” — someone who is under suspicion
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had expected it to follow his assertion that Cyrus Darling was alive, and that the supposed suicide was but part of a knavish scheme, including Kate Crandall, Jim Dacey, and Cyrus Darling himself.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The speedy effect of his declarations, however, as well as the resources of the rascals, had exceeded his anticipations.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had aimed to force the suspects into some impetuous move that would fully confirm his suspicions.
