Chapter VII

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

giving or marked by complete attention to

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

further or added

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

later than; following

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

a police officer who investigates crimes

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

a message received and understood

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

given to inquiry

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

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 had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

not any; not one

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

according to the clock

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

an amount of time

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

a result

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Chick gazed at him for several moments, but his inquiring look brought no response from the detective.

and nothing more

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

in the near future

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

provide with power and authority

From this reading THE MAN IN A FIGURED VEST.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Nick Carter had, in fact, been unusually absorbed during the long period of waiting.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

at the time that

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading “We will wait for his next report, or a communication from David Mack,” Nick said simply.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was after twelve o’clock when Nick received from Patsy Garvan, the telephone communication informing him what his assistant had learned up to the time he visited the garage, as stated, and this soon was followed by the return of Danny with additional information concerning Patsy’s doings and designs.