afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
BaileynounUS /ˈbeɪli/
United States singer (1918-1990)
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
BartnounUS /bɑːrt/
a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
CODEnounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading THE CODE TELEGRAM.
denotedverbUS /dɪˈnoʊtəd/
past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
espionagenounUS /ˈespiənɑːdʒ/
the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
set up or found
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
of great significance or value
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
leewaynounUS /ˈliːweɪ/
(of a ship or plane) sideways drift
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
lookoutnounUS /ˈlʊkaʊt/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
PhiladelphianounUS /ˌfɪləˈdelfiə/
the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
cut with a saw
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
in the near future
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
stirringnounUS /ˈstɜːrɪŋ/
agitating a liquid with an implement
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
TELEGRAMnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading THE CODE TELEGRAM.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For Bailey appeared in the hotel office ten minutes later and hurried in to breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CODE TELEGRAM.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
trailingnounUS /ˈtreɪlɪŋ/
the pursuit (of a person or animal) by following tracks or marks they left behind
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Chick saw plainly that the rascal did not suspect an espionage, but his haste denoted that he had important business in view.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Chick Carter was on the lookout for Bart Bailey at seven o’clock the following morning, after trailing him to Philadelphia.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had felt sure that his quarry would not be stirring before that hour, but he soon found that he had allowed himself but little leeway.
