Chapter X

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

not being in a specified place

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading BY THE AIR LINE.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

the two together, not just one

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading BY THE AIR LINE.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

recognizable; marked

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

characterized by great determination

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

set up or found

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

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From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading BY THE AIR LINE.

English geologist remembered as the first person to recognize that dinosaurs were reptiles (1790-1852)

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

cut slightly, with a razor

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

not any; not one

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

a person's partner in marriage

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

past form of “predict” — make a prediction about; tell in advance

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Another was the fact that he could find no sign of Patsy Garvan in any part of the great store.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading BY THE AIR LINE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nick Carter arrived early that afternoon in the big department store of Mantell & Goulard, and several circumstances determined, as he had predicted to Patsy that morning, the course he afterward shaped.

not known

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading One was the fact that, for the reasons already presented, he had received no communication from Chick and knew nothing about his movements.

the general location where something is

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A third was the fact that Gaston Goulard was absent from his office, and that his whereabouts was unknown, as Nick learned upon talking with Frank Mantell and his father, which he then had decided to do, and both of whom he found in the private office of the senior partner.