used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
speak to
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
in addition
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a line of approach
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
awaitverbUS /əˈweɪt/
look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
Beckwith
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From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
brieflyadverbUS /ˈbriːfli/
for a short time
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
without stop or interruption
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading THE MAN WHO ESCAPED.
Fordham
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From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
Gordon's
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From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
investigateverbUS /ˌɪnˈvestəɡeɪt/
investigate scientifically
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
MadisonnounUS /ˈmædəsən/
4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WHO ESCAPED.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
not any; not one
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
PaulineadjectiveUS /pɔːˈliːn/
relating to Paul the Apostle or his doctrines
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
perceptibleadjectiveUS /pərˈseptəbəl/
capable of being perceived by the mind or senses
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
Perrot's
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From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WHO ESCAPED.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Nick then called up the library in his Madison Avenue house and talked with Chick.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Nick Carter decided instantly what must be done, also not done.
which person or people
From this reading THE MAN WHO ESCAPED.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He continued talking with Beckwith without a perceptible pause.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Nick questioned him briefly, obtained Pauline Perrot’s Fordham address, and he then directed him to give no publicity to the matter, but to await the arrival of Chick Carter, his chief assistant, whom he would immediately send to Gordon’s office to investigate the case.
