used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
aliensnounUS /ˈeɪliənz/
plural of “alien” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
Angeles
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From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
areanounUS /ˈeriə/
a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
brisklyadverbUS /ˈbrɪskli/
in a brisk manner
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
clickedverbUS /klɪkt/
past form of “click” — move or strike with a noise
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
conductingnounUS /kənˈdʌktɪŋ/
the way of administering a business
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
corridornounUS /ˈkɔːrədər/
an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
DirectornounUS /dərˈektər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
Dr
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From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
experimentnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənt/
the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
FBInounUS /ˈefˈbiːˈaɪ/
a federal law enforcement agency that is the principal investigative arm of the Department of Justice
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
functionedverbUS /ˈfʌŋkʃənd/
past form of “function” — perform as expected when applied
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
guineanounUS /ˈɡɪni/
a former British gold coin worth 21 shillings
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
how
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From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
a message received and understood
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading The door was locked.
Los
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From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
LucifernounUS /ˈluːsəfər/
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
a hard crystalline metamorphic rock that takes a high polish; used for sculpture and as building material
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
paneledadjectiveUS /ˈpænəld/
fitted or decorated with panels or wainscoting
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
pigsnounUS /pɪɡz/
plural of “pig” — domestic swine
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
preciseadjectiveUS /prɪˈsaɪs/
sharply exact or accurate or delimited
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
rhythmnounUS /ˈrɪðəm/
the basic rhythmic unit in a piece of music
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
tapsnounUS /tæps/
(military) signal to turn the lights out
From this reading The taps on his leather heels clicked a precise rhythm on the marble floor.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
ultimateadjectiveUS /ˈʌltəmət/
furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The door was locked.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading So, how could they guess that their guinea pigs held the ultimate weapon?_ Dr. Lucifer Brill stepped briskly down the corridor of the Federal Building.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading _The aliens were conducting an experiment under laboratory conditions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He ignored the door that offered "Information", passed up office after office until he came to the glass paneled door which informed him that behind it functioned the Director of FBI operations in the Los Angeles area.
