used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN OF NERVE.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
a line of approach
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
casketnounUS /ˈkæskət/
box in which a corpse is buried or cremated
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
directorynounUS /dərˈektəri/
an alphabetical list of names and addresses
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
hittingnounUS /ˈhɪtɪŋ/
the act of contacting one thing with another
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
impartverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrt/
transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
a message received and understood
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN OF NERVE.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
NERVEnounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading A MAN OF NERVE.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
not any; not one
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A MAN OF NERVE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
with speed
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
StricklandnounUS /ˈstrɪklənd/
United States architect and student of Latrobe (1787-1854)
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
teamnounUS /tiːm/
a cooperative unit (especially in sports)
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
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 While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
undertaker's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
undertakers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
the act of using
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had no great hope of hitting the trail so quickly--but he was agreeably disappointed.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Instead of calling up the local undertakers, however, Chick decided that he first would ascertain from police headquarters whether the theft of such extraordinary articles as a casket and an undertaker’s team had been reported to the police.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
which person or people
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading While Nick Carter returned to the Strickland flat to impart such information and instructions as would serve his purpose, Chick Carter parted from Patsy on the corner of Fifth Avenue, then hastened home to use the telephone and directory.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, Chick, sure!” was the reply by a sergeant who responded, and to whom the detective had mentioned his name.
