999
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From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
affirmednounUS /əˈfɜːrmd/
thoroughbred that won the triple crown in 1978
From this reading "That's what he is," affirmed Dave Bissell.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And his name is Fred Porter?"
ASTONISHINGadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
Bissell
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From this reading "That's what he is," affirmed Dave Bissell.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
dartedverbUS /ˈdɑːrtɪd/
past form of “dart” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
Dave
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From this reading "That's what he is," affirmed Dave Bissell.
the act of discovering something
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
Fred
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From this reading "And his name is Fred Porter?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "And his name is Fred Porter?"
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
not any; not one
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
passengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
PorternounUS /ˈpɔːrtər/
a person employed to carry luggage and supplies
From this reading "And his name is Fred Porter?"
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
Ralph
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From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
(of something seen or heard) clearly defined
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He recalled instantly several queer breaks that the special passenger had made in his conversation.
That's
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From this reading "That's what he is," affirmed Dave Bissell.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
thoughtfullyadverbUS /ˈθɔːtfəli/
in a thoughtful manner
From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "That's what he is," affirmed Dave Bissell.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AN ASTONISHING DISCOVERY The young engineer of No. 999 faced a new mystery, a sharp suspicion darted through his mind.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your cousin, is he?" observed Ralph thoughtfully.
