aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
any person at all
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
assertionnounUS /əˈsɜːrʃən/
a declaration that is made emphatically (as if no supporting evidence were necessary)
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading NICK'S REPUTATION AT STAKE.
fearless and daring
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
the two together, not just one
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Nick was undismayed.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
chancesnounUS /ˈtʃænsəz/
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
Deever
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From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
promote over another
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
fidelitynounUS /fəˈdeləti/
accuracy with which an electronic system reproduces the sound or image of its input signal
From this reading He put his trust in Patsy's fidelity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He put his trust in Patsy's fidelity.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
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 As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
NICK'SnounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading NICK'S REPUTATION AT STAKE.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
PatricknounUS /ˈpætrɪk/
Apostle and patron saint of Ireland; an English missionary to Ireland in the 5th century
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
Patsy's
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From this reading He put his trust in Patsy's fidelity.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
bring forth or yield
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He put his trust in Patsy's fidelity.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading NICK'S REPUTATION AT STAKE.
cut with a saw
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
STAKEnounUS /steɪk/
(law) a right or legal share of something; a financial involvement with something
From this reading NICK'S REPUTATION AT STAKE.
statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
superintendentnounUS /ˌsuːpərənˈtendənt/
a person who directs and manages an organization
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
in or at that place or location
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He put his trust in Patsy's fidelity.
undismayedadjective
unshaken in purpose
From this reading But Nick was undismayed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They both saw that Deever felt sure of his brother's escape, and they could not help seeing that there was many chances in favor of it.
which person or people
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As Nick made the bold assertion of his power to produce Patrick Deever alive, both Chick and the superintendent looked at him with something as near doubt as anybody who knew Nick Carter could feel in any of his statements.
