used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
ADVENTURESSnoun
a woman adventurer
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
awryadjectiveUS /ərˈaɪ/
turned or twisted toward one side
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
Craig
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From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
crashverbUS /kræʃ/
fall or come down violently
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
dazedadjectiveUS /deɪzd/
in a state of mental numbness especially as resulting from shock
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
distinguished-looking
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From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
elderlyadjectiveUS /ˈeldərli/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
equilibriumnounUS /ˌiːkwəˈlɪbriəm/
a stable situation in which forces cancel one another
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
only a very short time before
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
HARPERnounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
KennedynounUS /ˈkenədi/
35th President of the United States; established the Peace Corps; assassinated in Dallas (1917-1963)
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
knobnounUS /nɑːb/
a circular rounded projection or protuberance
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
PUBLISHERSnounUS /ˈpʌblɪʃərz/
plural of “publisher” — a firm in the publishing business
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restoreverbUS /rɪˈstɔːr/
return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
revolver-shot
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From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
rumpledadjectiveUS /ˈrʌmpəld/
in disarray; extremely disorderly
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
Identical; not different.
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
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for that reason; with the result that
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
stumbledverbUS /ˈstʌmbəld/
past form of “stumble” — walk unsteadily
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What was that?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
create by training and teaching
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accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading “My God!” he exclaimed, gazing about in a vain effort to restore his dignity and equilibrium.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What was that?
(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
at the time that
From this reading I hardly had my hand on the knob when it happened.”
but in spite of that
From this reading At the same instant the laboratory door burst open and an elderly, distinguished-looking man stumbled in on us, his hat now off, his coat and collar awry, his hair rumpled, and his face wearing a dazed, uncertain expression, as though he did not yet comprehend what had so suddenly taken place.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading AUTHOR OF _“The Treasure Train” and other Craig Kennedy Scientific Detective Stories_ HARPER & BROTHERS PUBLISHERS NEW YORK AND LONDON THE ADVENTURESS A revolver-shot followed by the crash of glass sounded in our hall.
