used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
aren't
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From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
BabbittsnounUS /ˈbæbəts/
plural of “babbitt” — an alloy of tin with some copper and antimony; a lining for bearings that reduces friction
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
an occurrence of something
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
CentraladjectiveUS /ˈsentrəl/
serving as an essential component
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
compiledverbUS /kəmˈpaɪld/
past form of “compile” — get or gather together
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
consecutiveadjectiveUS /kənˈsɛk.jə.tɪv/
Following continuously in unbroken sequence.
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
conversantadjectiveUS /kənˈvɜːrsənt/
(usually followed by “with”) well informed about or knowing thoroughly
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
detailedadjectiveUS /dɪˈteɪld/
developed or executed with care and in minute detail
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
documentsnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəmənts/
plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
set up or found
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
a young female
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
destroyed or killed
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
Harland's
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From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
MollynounUS /ˈmɑːli/
popular aquarium fish
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
Morgenthau
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From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
used to form the superlative
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
narrativenounUS /ˈnærətɪv/
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 These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
observersnounUS /əbˈzɜːrvərz/
plural of “observer” — a person who becomes aware (of things or events) through the senses
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
participantsnounUS /pɑːrˈtɪsəpənts/
plural of “participant” — someone who takes part in an activity
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
Reddy
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From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
express in words
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
sidewalknounUS /ˈsaɪdwɔːk/
walk consisting of a paved area for pedestrians; usually beside a street or roadway
From this reading Mr. Harland’s body had been found on the sidewalk.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
at the time that
From this reading 'When did they discover it?’ she said in a low voice.
belonging to which person
From this reading These are Molly Morgenthau Babbitts and John Reddy, whose position of inside observers and active participants makes it possible for them to give to the public a consecutive and detailed narrative of this most unusual case.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Author of "The Girl at Central" The following story of what has been known as "The Black Eagle Mystery" has been compiled from documents contributed by two persons thoroughly conversant with the subject.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was locked or I would have gone in.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
you're
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From this reading 'Say,’ he said, ’you’re a live one, aren’t you?’
