used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
abandonedadjectiveUS /əˈbændənd/
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
anew
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
united by being of the same opinion
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
AutonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
bleakadjectiveUS /bliːk/
offering little or no hope
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
set up or found
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
Grandall
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From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
highest in quality
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
opinionsnounUS /əˈpɪnjənz/
plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
Paul'snounUS /pɔːlz/
possessive form of “paul” — United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a human being
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
pertainingverbUS /pərˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “pertain” — be relevant to
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
SlidernounUS /ˈslaɪdər/
a person who slips or slides because of loss of traction
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
structurenounUS /ˈstrʌktʃər/
a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
tenantnounUS /ˈtenənt/
someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE SEARCH IN THE OLD HOUSE Paul's adventure in the old house somehow seemed to give importance to his opinions on all matters pertaining to that subject.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading Since the coming of Slider among them, particularly, the Auto Boys found the mystery of the stolen twenty thousand dollars to possess for them a strong personal interest.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
at the time that
From this reading So when he suggested that the act of throwing something into the water by the tenant of the abandoned building was for the purpose of destroying evidence, all the boys agreed that quite likely such was the truth.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading What evidence this person, be he Grandall or not, wished to destroy and why, was the subject of vast discussion.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading They talked over and over again, and with the greatest relish, everything that had come within their notice in and around the bleak old structure down there on the Point.
