used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A MAN, OR A MONSTER?
quickly and without warning
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
(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 You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
amazeverbUS /əˈmeɪz/
affect with wonder
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
for the reason that
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
eyebrowsnounUS /ˈaɪbraʊz/
plural of “eyebrow” — the arch of hair above each eye
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
highest in quality
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
of great significance or value
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
a message received and understood
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
immediately past
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
Lynne
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A MAN, OR A MONSTER?
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
MONSTERnounUS /ˈmɑːnstər/
an imaginary creature usually having various human and animal parts
From this reading A MAN, OR A MONSTER?
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
information about recent and important events
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A MAN, OR A MONSTER?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
Pleasantglades
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
recognizeverbUS /ˈrekəɡnaɪz/
accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
express in words
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Nick Carter looked at the man closely.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Really, Mr. Carter,” was the slow reply, given with another raising of the eyebrows, “you amaze me.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading You send up word to me that you have information of the utmost importance; I receive you because I recognize the name on your card as representing one of the greatest detectives of modern times, and I assume that your important news must really be important, or you would not have come here at all; then you say that the important information you have has something to do with Pleasantglades, and in the next breath you ask me if I was out with my car last night.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Lynne, were you out with your car last night?” he asked abruptly.
