used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
abettedverbUS /əˈbetɪd/
inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
acquireverbUS /əˈkwaɪər/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
actornounUS /ˈæktər/
a theatrical performer
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
amazingadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
anatomynounUS /əˈnætəmi/
the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
any thing at all
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
automobilesnounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːlz/
plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
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chauffeurnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
culturedadjectiveUS /ˈkʌltʃərd/
marked by refinement in taste and manners
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the time during which someone's life continues
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DeannounUS /diːn/
an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
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divisible by two
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
the point or degree to which something extends
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
how
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
inexperiencedadjectiveUS /ɪnɪkˈspɪriənst/
lacking practical experience or training
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
a message received and understood
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
invariablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈveriəbli/
without variation or change, in every case
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
Jane
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(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
masqueradingverbUS /ˌmæskərˈeɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “masquerade” — take part in a masquerade
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
one's
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operativeadjectiveUS /ˈɑːpərətɪv/
being in force or having or exerting force
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
perpetuallyadverbUS /pərˈpetʃuːəli/
everlastingly; for all time
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
a human being
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the state of being present; current existence
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
promptverbUS /prɑːmpt/
give an incentive for action
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading It is much more amazing how much one can learn when aided and abetted by an experienced chauffeur, or more properly speaking a mysterious and cultured secret service operative, masquerading as an automobile driver.
puzzlingadjectiveUS /ˈpʌzəlɪŋ/
not clear to the understanding
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
regulationsnounUS /ˌreɡjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
resolutelyadverbUS /ˈresəluːtli/
showing firm determination or purpose
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respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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work done by one person or group that benefits another
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put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
skilfuladjective
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
the utterance of intelligible speech
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having strength or power greater than average or expected
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the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
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any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading When he and Jane were by themselves he invariably threw off his mask to some extent.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
trafficnounUS /ˈtræfɪk/
the aggregation of things (pedestrians or vehicles) coming and going in a particular locality during a specified period of time
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
at the time that
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
which person or people
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE WOMAN ON THE ROOF It is amazing how much information on any given subject any one—even a wholly inexperienced person like Jane Strong—can acquire within a few days when one’s mind is set resolutely to the task.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Who Thomas Dean was, why he was in the secret service, and what his real name was, were questions that kept perpetually puzzling Jane.
inside; before a period of time has passed
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an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
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(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In the presence of her father and mother, so skilful an actor was he that it was hard to believe him anything but what he appeared to be, a respectful, intelligent and prompt young man who knew the traffic regulations and the anatomy of automobiles.
