used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
Anderton
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From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
any person at all
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
a line of approach
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
blacknessnounUS /ˈblæknəs/
the quality or state of the achromatic color of least lightness (bearing the least resemblance to white)
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
a long fixed look
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
lingerverbUS /ˈlɪŋɡər/
remain present although waning or gradually dying
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
engage in
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCARS.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
a particular point in time
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
obscuritynounUS /əbsˈkjʊrəti/
the quality of being unclear or abstruse and hard to understand
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
SCARSnounUS /skɑːrz/
plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCARS.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
carry out
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCARS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
plural of “tree” — a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
at the time that
From this reading When Nick Carter went out of the home of Andrew Anderton, he stood for a moment in the shadow of the front entrance, looking sharply about him.
in or at the place that
From this reading It was his experience, as a detective, that where there had been an unusual crime committed, some of those concerned were pretty sure to linger in the vicinity.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Particularly his gaze rested upon the blackness of the park on the opposite side of the avenue, and he tried to make out whether anybody might be lurking in the deep obscurity of the shade trees.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCARS.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Always they were anxious to know what direction suspicion would take.
