used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
at or in the front
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
have
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
propose a payment
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
Carleton
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From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
without doubt or question
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
detailingnounUS /dɪˈteɪlɪŋ/
an individualized description of a particular instance
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
easy-chair
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From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
hassocknoun
thick cushion used as a seat
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
historiesnounUS /ˈhɪstəriz/
plural of “history” — the aggregate of past events
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This is one of the occasions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
and nothing more
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
Lynne
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From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
sporadically and infrequently
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
something you have to do
From this reading This is one of the occasions.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
OrdinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
PARLORnounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading THE SPIDER’S PARLOR.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
pillownounUS /ˈpɪloʊ/
a cushion to support the head of a sleeping person
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
readsnounUS /riːdz/
plural of “read” — something that is read
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
reclinedverbUS /rɪˈklaɪnd/
past form of “recline” — move the upper body backwards and down
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
Identical; not different.
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
the unlimited expanse in which everything is located
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
SPIDER'S
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From this reading THE SPIDER’S PARLOR.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
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 Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
a detailed critical inspection
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SPIDER’S PARLOR.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This is one of the occasions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For a short space let us look upon another scene.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
at the time that
From this reading That same evening when Nick and Chick and Patsy were together in the study engaged in the discussion we have just read--and which we bid the reader to bear in mind--Carleton Lynne reclined in an easy-chair with a pillow behind his head and a hassock beneath his feet.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
which person or people
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Ordinarily we stay with the detective or his assistants from the beginning to the end of the Nick Carter histories, detailing the events just as he discovered them and experienced them; but occasionally, for the best interests of a story, and in order that the one who reads may comprehend it the more clearly, we are compelled to look ahead into things which came to the detective’s knowledge later on.
