used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
adoptverbUS /əˈdɑːpt/
choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CLEW.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CLEW.
decidingnounUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdɪŋ/
the cognitive process of reaching a decision
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
MacknounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
Redlaw
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
carry out
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
a just detectable amount
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED CLEW.
plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He took the Redlaw letter from the table, saying, while he folded it and slipped it into his pocket:
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “I will keep this for the present.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nick Carter was not long in deciding what plans he would adopt.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading I may not be able to trace the writer, but we will take advantage of one fact, at least, that he wants a personal interview with Mr. Mack.”
