used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SHOT FROM THE DARK.
(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 shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
from appearances alone
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
Atherton
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From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading A SHOT FROM THE DARK.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The study door was opposite the window.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
fibernounUS /ˈfaɪbər/
a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A SHOT FROM THE DARK.
FrostnounUS /frɔːst/
ice crystals forming a white deposit (especially on objects outside)
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
the force of workers available
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
not any; not one
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
on one occasion
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The study door was opposite the window.
preparatoryadjectiveUS /prɪˈperətɔːri/
preceding and preparing for something
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
cut with a saw
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading A SHOT FROM THE DARK.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
stowingnounUS /ˈstoʊwɪŋ/
the act of packing or storing away
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading The study door was opposite the window.
suppressedadjectiveUS /səˈprest/
kept from public knowledge by various means
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A SHOT FROM THE DARK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
tingled
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
TuftsnounUS /tʌfts/
plural of “tuft” — a bunch of hair or feathers or growing grass
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading It was shut, but not locked, of course, and all at once Max saw a knob begin to turn.
waiter'snounUS /ˈweɪtərz/
possessive form of “waiter” — a person whose occupation is to serve at table (as in a restaurant)
From this reading Every fiber of the waiter’s being tingled with suppressed excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The study door was opposite the window.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading The study door was opposite the window.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Apparently it made no sound, for the four men went on with their work--the lawyer and Frost opening the bag preparatory to putting the jewel cases into it, and Atherton and Professor Tufts stowing away the apparatus in its case.
