used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
abductedverbUS /æbˈdʌktɪd/
past form of “abduct” — take away to an undisclosed location against their will and usually in order to extract a ransom
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
Ardley
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From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
coincidencenounUS /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
CONVERGINGnounUS /kənˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ/
the act of converging (coming closer)
From this reading CONVERGING FORCES.
coveringnounUS /ˈkʌvərɪŋ/
a natural object that covers or envelops
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
a formation of aircraft in flight
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading CONVERGING FORCES.
set up or found
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
fragmentnounUS /ˈfræɡ.mənt/
A small part broken or separated off something larger.
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
a young female
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
immediately past
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
not any; not one
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
noteworthyadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtwɜːrði/
worthy of attention because interesting, significant, or unusual
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
the act of departing politely
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Each coming from a different direction, however, neither was at first aware of the presence of the other.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was, in fact, the last fragment dropped by the abducted girl during her forced flight.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was a noteworthy coincidence, though by no means extraordinary, that all three detectives arrived at quite nearly the same time at the Ardley place.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
woodlandnounUS /ˈwʊdlænd/
land that is covered with trees and shrubs
From this reading Chick Carter, after parting from Nick, hurried along the woodland road to the right, searching all the while for another fragment of the torn veil, but covering nearly a mile before he found one.
