used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
having companions or an escort
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
bandagesnounUS /ˈbændədʒəz/
plural of “bandage” — a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
carsnounUS /kɑːrz/
plural of “car” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading NICK COMES TO MEADOWVIEW.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
Francis
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From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
franklyadverbUS /ˈfræŋkli/
(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
Massey
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From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
MEADOWVIEW
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK COMES TO MEADOWVIEW.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK COMES TO MEADOWVIEW.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
with little or no delay
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
PylenounUS /paɪl/
United States writer and illustrator of children's books (1853-1911)
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
past form of “respond” — show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
slingverbUS /slɪŋ/
hurl as if with a sling
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
swathedverbUS /swɑːðd/
past form of “swathe” — wrap in swaddling clothes
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The detective promptly responded to the summons, and arrived at Meadowview in one of his private cars, accompanied by Chick and Captain, their police dog.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Massey received them in the study, his right hand swathed in bandages, and his left arm in a sling.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NICK COMES TO MEADOWVIEW.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was quite true, as Mr. Pyle had heard, that Francis Massey had sent for Nick Carter.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
at the time that
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading He had first left the case in the hands of the local police, but when at the end of a week they had frankly confessed that they were baffled, he had wired for Nick Carter.
