used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
Axton
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From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
Axton's
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From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
Balmer
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From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “I have never seen him before.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
CaptionnounUS /ˈkæpʃən/
taking exception; especially a quibble based on a captious argument
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
plural of “character” — an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
EdwinnounUS /ˈedwən/
king of Northumbria who was converted to Christianity (585-633)
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
employsnounUS /emˈplɔɪz/
plural of “employ” — the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
apart from; not including
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
opinion or judgment
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
fictitiousadjectiveUS /fɪkˈtɪʃəs/
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
furtivelyadverbUS /ˈfɜːrtɪvli/
in a furtive manner
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have never seen him before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
illustratedverbUS /ˈɪləstreɪtəd/
past form of “illustrate” — clarify by giving an example of
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is not Lawler.”
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
Lawler
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From this reading This is not Lawler.”
the literary culture
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
MacHarg
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From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “I have never seen him before.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
Oberhardt
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From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
psychologicaladjectiveUS /ˌsaɪkəˈlɑːdʒɪkəl/
mental or emotional as opposed to physical in nature
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “I have never seen him before.
solveverbUS /sɑːlv/
find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
testsnounUS /tests/
plural of “test” — trying something to find out about it
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is not Lawler.”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
Trant
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From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
usesnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The methods which the fictitious _Trant_—one time assistant in a psychological laboratory, now turned detective—here uses to solve the mysteries which present themselves to him, are real methods; the tests he employs are real tests.
William
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From this reading by Edwin Balmer & William MacHarg illustrated by William Oberhardt Caption: “I do not know him,” Axton’s eyes glanced furtively about.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading (See “The Axton Letters”) Except for its characters and plot, this book is not a work of the imagination.
