used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
eagerly desirous
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
briskadjectiveUS /brɪsk/
quick and energetic
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
closingnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪŋ/
the act of closing something
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
a small house with a single story
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
destinationnounUS /ˌdestəˈneɪʃən/
the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
FairbanksnounUS /ˈferbəŋks/
United States film actor; son of Douglas Elton Fairbanks, (1909-2000)
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
set up or found
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
IKEnounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
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 IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
narrowingnounUS /ˈneroʊɪŋ/
an instance of becoming narrow
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
paymasternoun
a person in charge of paying wages
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
Ralph
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From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
riddledadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdəld/
(often followed by “with”) damaged throughout by numerous perforations or holes
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
SLUMPverbUS /slʌmp/
assume a drooping posture or carriage
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Ralph started away at a brisk pace.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
vestverbUS /vest/
provide with power and authority
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he had told his mother, he was anxious to see the paymaster of the Great Northern.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The general offices were now closed, and Ralph had the home of the paymaster in view as his present destination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading A vivid memory of what the torn sheet found in the riddled vest pocket revealed engrossed his mind.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading IKE SLUMP "Things are narrowing down and closing in," said the young engineer to himself as he left the Fairbanks cottage.
