used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
avertverbUS /əˈvɜːrt/
prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
Barclay
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From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
calamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
without doubt or question
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
Garvan
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From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
hailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
INVOLVEDadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading THE WOMAN INVOLVED.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
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 “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
not one, and not any
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
pausingverbUS /ˈpɔːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
cut with a saw
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
SenatornounUS /ˈsenətər/
a member of a senate
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
statesman'snounUS /ˈsteɪtsmənz/
possessive form of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
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 “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN INVOLVED.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Nick thought he already saw his way clearly, however, and he began with informing Patsy of as many of the circumstances as the case required.
We've
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From this reading “We’ve got a look in, Patsy, at least,” he added, pausing on a corner to hail a taxicab.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
at the time that
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was close upon noon when Nick Carter, after his interview with Senator Barclay, rejoined Patsy Garvan and hastened from the statesman’s residence.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading THE WOMAN INVOLVED.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading None could have appreciated more keenly the gravity of the situation, the delicate nature of what had been confided to him, and the quick and clever work that must be done to avert the impending calamity, if indeed it were possible.
