used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GOOD BAG.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
declared publicly; made widely known
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading A GOOD BAG.
come out better in a competition, race, or conflict
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
café
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From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
CameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
a boy or man
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
copnounUS /kɑːp/
uncomplimentary terms for a policeman
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
true confidential information
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
DutchadjectiveUS /dʌtʃ/
of or relating to the Netherlands or its people or culture
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
with eagerness; in an eager manner
From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
eh
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From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
Fred
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From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A GOOD BAG.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
Hawley
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From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
Louie's
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From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
lumbernounUS /ˈlʌmbər/
the wood of trees cut and prepared for use as building material
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
ParsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “That sounds like an easy one, eh, Fred?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
touringverbUS /ˈtʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “tour” — make a tour of a certain place
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lead us to him!” said Hawley eagerly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
WhitheradverbUS /ˈwɪðər/
an old word meaning “to where”
From this reading “Whither next?” the Camera Chap inquired, after he had confided to his two companions in the big touring car the details of what had happened inside Dutch Louie’s café.
which person or people
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading “I know a cop who goes to sleep every night in a lumber yard on his beat,” Parson announced.
