used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DEEPENING MYSTERY.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
having companions or an escort
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
Archie
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
costumenounUS /kɑːˈstuːm/
the attire worn in a play or at a fancy dress ball
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
DEEPENINGnounUS /ˈdiːpənɪŋ/
a process of becoming deeper and more profound
From this reading A DEEPENING MYSTERY.
well in the past; former
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading Who was the other woman--the duplicate Night?
duplicationnounUS /ˌdjuːpləˈkeɪʃən/
a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Was Waldmere the masked man who had accompanied her from the house and departed in a limousine?
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
of an obscure nature
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading A DEEPENING MYSTERY.
as might be expected
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Who was the other woman--the duplicate Night?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
on one occasion
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Who was the other woman--the duplicate Night?
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
pertinentadjectiveUS /ˈpɜːrtɪnɪnt/
having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
unusual or striking
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Naturally, too, several pertinent questions at once arose in Nick’s mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
Waldmere
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
which person or people
From this reading Who was the other woman--the duplicate Night?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Who was the other woman--the duplicate Night?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nick Carter was much less surprised, of course, upon learning of the mysterious disappearance of Archie Waldmere, than he would have been if he had not seen the episodes that had occurred about half past ten, and the remarkable duplication of the costume described.
