used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
(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 While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
ArousingverbUS /ərˈaʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “arouse” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
Boggs
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From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
doctor'snounUS /ˈdɑːktərz/
possessive form of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
Dr
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From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
EaglenounUS /ˈiːɡəl/
any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
eccentricadjectiveUS /ɪkˈsentrɪk/
conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
escortingverbUS /ˈeskɔːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “escort” — accompany as an escort
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
divisible by two
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
hasteningverbUS /ˈheɪsənɪŋ/
-ing form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
not any; not one
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
occurringverbUS /əˈkɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
Perkins
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
Plumbo
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
practicedadjectiveUS /ˈpræktəst/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
probabilitynounUS /ˌprɑːbəˈbɪlətiː/
a measure of how likely it is that some event will occur; a number expressing the ratio of favorable cases to the whole number of cases possible
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Arousing the night clerk, Plumbo begged to be directed to Dr. Perkins’ room.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The night clerk knew the eccentric character, and lost no time in escorting him to the doctor’s quarters.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While all this had been occurring on the wharf Plumbo Boggs had discovered the deception that had been practiced on him, and was hastening as fast as he could to the hotel.
belonging to which person
From this reading Even he, whose mind could not be called quick acting, realized that he was the victim of a trick, the object of which was, in all probability, to injure the _Sea Eagle_.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Plumbo thundered on the door with noise sufficient to arouse the other guests.
