used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
Anderton
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From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
react verbally
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
CHICKnounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading CHICK MAKES DISCOVERIES.
a person who is in charge
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
Chinamannoun
(ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Chinese descent
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
DISCOVERIESnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading CHICK MAKES DISCOVERIES.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
a feeling of excitement
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
excessiveadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsesɪv/
beyond normal limits
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
the act of departing
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
indiscreetadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈskriːt/
lacking discretion; injudicious
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading CHICK MAKES DISCOVERIES.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
positivelyadverbUS /ˈpɑːzətɪvli/
extremely
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
responsibilitynounUS /riˌspɑːnsəˈbɪləti/
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
Identical; not different.
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
a special situation
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether the Chinaman had killed Andrew Anderton or not was a question he could not answer positively.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But that same excessive enthusiasm which had induced him to come here, on his own responsibility, instead of going to bed, as he had been told to do by his chief, made him indiscreet now.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he had the man whom Nick Carter had told Patsy to find, he was sure.
having or prompted by wisdom or discernment
From this reading It was not a wise thing for Chick to do, of course.
