used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
BradysnounUS /ˈbreɪdiz/
plural of “brady” — United States pioneer photographer famous for his portraits; was the official Union photographer for the American Civil War (1823-1896)
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
Croix
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From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
a female human offspring
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
ELEVATORnounUS /ˈeləveɪtər/
lifting device consisting of a platform or cage that is raised and lowered mechanically in a vertical shaft in order to move people from one floor to another in a building
From this reading CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR.
to come or go into
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
glidingnounUS /ˈɡlaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of flying a glider
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading CAUGHT IN AN ELEVATOR.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
cut with a saw
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
smugglernounUS /ˈsmʌɡlər/
someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
staterooms
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From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
in a swift manner
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
carry out
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading La Croix and his daughter entered one of these rooms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
valuablesnounUS /ˈvæljəbəlz/
plural of “valuable” — something of value
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Closely watching the pair they saw them enter the cabin.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Following them in, the Bradys observed the pair gliding swiftly down a passage, out on which opened the doors of several staterooms.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading The Bradys felt convinced that the smuggler and his daughter were working some scheme to take some valuables ashore, duty free.
