used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PLAYING A LONE HAND.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
bull's-eyenoun
a lantern with a single opening and a sliding panel that can be closed to conceal the light
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
confrontingverbUS /kənˈfrʌntɪŋ/
-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
Forty-fourthadjective
the ordinal number of forty-four in counting order
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
Garvan
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From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
hackman
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From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading PLAYING A LONE HAND.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
LONEadjectiveUS /loʊn/
lacking companions or companionship
From this reading PLAYING A LONE HAND.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading PLAYING A LONE HAND.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
roundedadjectiveUS /ˈraʊndəd/
curving and somewhat round in shape rather than jagged
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
the act of searching for something
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
having a supporting base
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Patsy recognized his face and discovered him standing beside his carriage in front of a hotel in Forty-fourth Street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Patsy Garvan, following the instructions Nick Carter had given him, did not ring a bull’s-eye until four o’clock that afternoon.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He then rounded up the hackman he had been seeking.
precisely as stated
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
You're
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From this reading “You’re the very man I want,” said he, confronting him.
