used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
apartmentsnounUS /əˈpɑːrtmənts/
plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
Crandall
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From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
a statement that represents something in words
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
a movement into or inward
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
frequentverbUS /ˈfriːkwənt/
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
Garvan
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Know him--sure!”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
not in action or at work
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Know him--sure!”
apprehended with certainty
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
in the near future
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
a lightweight cord
From this reading THE THIRD STRING.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Know him--sure!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE THIRD STRING.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading THE THIRD STRING.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
male cat
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
undertakenverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪkən/
inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
precisely as stated
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
someone who visits
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
(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 For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Chick Carter was not idle while Nick Carter and Patsy Garvan were engaged as described.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
belonging to which person
From this reading Chick had, of course, a very good description of the man whose identity he had undertaken to discover, and it soon proved sufficient for his need.
in the company of; together with
From this reading For the man had been a frequent visitor to the apartments of Kate Crandall, and he was quite well known by Tom Carson, the clerk, with whom Chick had a confidential interview soon after entering the house.
