used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CONNECTING LINK.
alighted
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From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
AmbrosenounUS /ˈæmbroʊz/
(Roman Catholic Church) Roman priest who became bishop of Milan
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
a line of approach
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
Barclay
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From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
CONNECTINGverbUS /kəˈnektɪŋ/
-ing form of “connect” — connect, fasten, or put together two or more pieces
From this reading A CONNECTING LINK.
overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
without deviation
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
explanationsnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “explanation” — a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
Fallon
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From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
inferverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːr/
reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
LINKverbUS /lɪŋk/
make a logical or causal connection
From this reading A CONNECTING LINK.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
MassachusettsnounUS /ˌmæsəˈtʃuːsəts/
a state in New England; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
with speed
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
rectorynounUS /ˈrektəri/
an official residence provided by a church for its parson or vicar or rector
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
for a short time
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
St
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From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
statesmennounUS /ˈsteɪtsmɪn/
plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
taxicabnounUS /ˈtæksikæb/
a car driven by a person whose job is to take passengers where they want to go in exchange for money
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Nick Carter had spent much less time at the St. Lawrence rectory than one might infer from the nature and extent of his investigations.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Something like twenty minutes later, Nick alighted from a taxicab at a handsome stone residence in Massachusetts Avenue.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading It was that of Senator Ambrose Barclay, one of the leading statesmen then in the higher house, and the man directly responsible for Nick Carter’s arrival in Washington late the previous night.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had covered the ground rapidly, despite the numerous deductions and explanations with which he had assisted Detective Fallon, from whom he parted shortly before ten o’clock.
