used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
any thing at all
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
past form of “approach” — move towards
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE MAN ON THE BED.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
befallenverbUS /bəˈfɑːlən/
inflected form of “befall” — become of; happen to
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
of short duration or distance
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
Clayton's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
being one more than seven
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
episodesnounUS /ˈepəsoʊdz/
plural of “episode” — a happening that is distinctive in a series of related events
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
Guelpa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
instructionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌkʃənz/
a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
immediately past
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN ON THE BED.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
nearingverbUS /ˈnɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “near” — move towards
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE MAN ON THE BED.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
post-hasteadverb
as fast as possible; with all possible haste
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
purelyadverbUS /ˈpjʊrli/
restricted to something
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
the act of searching for something
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
in a serious manner
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading It was not eight o’clock when he approached the huge hotel, and purely by a stroke of good luck, nearing a side entrance to the house, he discovered the very man he was seeking.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
believed likely
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN ON THE BED.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
precisely as stated
From this reading That Nick suspected Guelpa, however, and very seriously, Chick had not a doubt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
Westgate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
at the time that
From this reading It was more than an hour previous to the episodes last described, when Chick Carter responded to Nick’s brief instructions from Mrs. Clayton’s residence, and then set out post-haste for the Hotel Westgate.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading He did not know, of course, why Nick had been led to suspect Guelpa, nor anything about what Patsy had discovered and what had befallen him.
