used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
casementnoun
a window sash that is hinged (usually on one side)
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
a boy or man
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
jewelrynounUS /ˈdʒuːəlri/
an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
not any; not one
From this reading "Mr. De Royster is no match for that fellow.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
peeringverbUS /ˈpiːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “peer” — look searchingly
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
with speed
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
a strong line
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
Roy
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From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
Royster
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From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
salesmannounUS /ˈseɪlzmən/
a man salesperson
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
slidverbUS /slɪd/
inflected form of “slide” — move obliquely or sideways, usually in an uncontrolled manner
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
make a strenuous or labored effort
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I must go back and help him," thought Roy.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He recovered himself quickly, however, and slid on toward the ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
Wakely
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From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As he looked up at the casement he could see that De Royster and Wakely were having some kind of a struggle.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading GETTING A CLUE Roy was so astonished at the sight of his friend, the jewelry salesman, peering out of the window that he nearly let go his hold of the rope.
