used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
admirernounUS /ædˈmaɪrər/
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading This secret agent was a lean man of dark complexion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
complexionnounUS /kəmˈplekʃən/
the coloring of a person's face
From this reading This secret agent was a lean man of dark complexion.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
criminalsnounUS /ˈkrɪmənəlz/
plural of “criminal” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
travel across or pass over
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading This secret agent was a lean man of dark complexion.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
enabledverbUS /eˈneɪbəld/
past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
greetverbUS /ɡriːt/
express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
Lafrane
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From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
leanverbUS /liːn/
to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading This secret agent was a lean man of dark complexion.
in like or similar manner
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
Lyse
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From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
prefectnounUS /ˈpriːfekt/
a chief officer or chief magistrate
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
problemnounUS /ˈprɑːbləm/
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
with speed
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
respondverbUS /rɪˈspɑːnd/
show a response or a reaction to something
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
United States professional baseball player famous for hitting home runs (1895-1948)
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This secret agent was a lean man of dark complexion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not many months before she had enabled the secret service man to solve a criminal problem and arrest several of the criminals engaged in a conspiracy against the Red Cross.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading AN UNEXPECTED MEETING Monsieur Lafrane Ruth could count as one of her friends.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
at the time that
From this reading His manner was cordial when he rose to greet her.
which person or people
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading She had not been sure that he would so quickly respond to her telegram to the elderly prefect of police at Lyse, who was likewise her friend and respectful admirer.
