used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
affordedverbUS /əˈfɔːrdəd/
past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
spiritual being attendant upon God
From this reading ANGEL FACE.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
assignedadjectiveUS /əˈsaɪnd/
appointed to a post or duty
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
availedverbUS /əˈveɪld/
past form of “avail” — use to one's advantage
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
boardedverbUS /ˈbɔːrdəd/
past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
concealmentnounUS /kənˈsiːlmənt/
the condition of being concealed or hidden
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
departverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrt/
move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading ANGEL FACE.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
set up or found
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the act of departing
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
an established custom
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
go away from a place
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
the act of departing
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
MinervanounUS /məˈnɜːrvə/
(Roman mythology) goddess of wisdom; counterpart of Greek Athena
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
neighborhoodnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊd/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
not one, and not any
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
privilegenounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒ/
a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
the back of a military formation or procession
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
plural of “servant” — a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
for a short time
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
subwaynounUS /ˈsʌbweɪ/
an electric railway operating below the surface of the ground (usually in a city)
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
Waldmere
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From this reading Carefully disguised, Chick boarded a subway train and arrived shortly before three o’clock in the neighborhood of the Waldmere residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
look attentively
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Nick had made it a point to learn before leaving that morning that none of the servants were in the habit of going out before three on the afternoon and evening allowed them.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Chick Carter was the first of the three detectives to leave home on the work assigned him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Chick easily found a concealment from which he could watch both the side and rear door of the house, from one of which he knew that Minerva Grand would depart, if she availed herself of the privilege afforded.
