used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NICK FINDS A CLEW.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
apprehendingverbUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “apprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
apronnounUS /ˈeɪprən/
a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
a line of approach
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
CLEWnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading NICK FINDS A CLEW.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
dryingverbUS /ˈdraɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “dry” — remove the moisture from and make dry
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
being one more than seven
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
plural of “find” — a productive insight
From this reading NICK FINDS A CLEW.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
Lamont
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
landladynounUS /ˈlændleɪdi/
a landlord who is a woman
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
LexingtonnounUS /ˈleksɪŋtən/
town in eastern Massachusetts near Boston where the first battle of the American Revolution was fought
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK FINDS A CLEW.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
parlornounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I have called to inquire about Mr. Lamont,” said Nick, after closing the door.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
telephonenounUS /ˈteləfoʊn/
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 Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter did not receive the expected telephone communication from Chick the following morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Bent upon learning why, and apprehending that something of a sensational nature had occurred the previous night, Nick called at the Lexington Avenue boarding house about half past eight and asked to see the landlady.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mrs. Hardy joined him in her parlor a few moments later, drying her hands and arms with her apron.
