plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
rid of obstructions
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
complicatedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪtəd/
difficult to analyze or understand
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
every-day
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From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Orme sought the simplest explanation.
of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
five-dollar
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From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
many times at short intervals
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
JapanesenounUS /ˌdʒæpəˈniːz/
a native or inhabitant of Japan
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
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 He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
MarquettenounUS /mɑːrˈket/
French missionary who accompanied Louis Joliet in exploring the upper Mississippi River valley (1637-1675)
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
of an obscure nature
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
Orme
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From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
Pere
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From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
piecedverbUS /piːst/
past form of “piece” — to join or unite the pieces of
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
Poritol
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From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
routinenounUS /ruːˈtiːn/
an unvarying or habitual method or procedure
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
simplestadjectiveUS /ˈsɪmpləst/
superlative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Orme sought the simplest explanation.
that is looked for
From this reading Orme sought the simplest explanation.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The mystery of the five-dollar bill and the extreme anxiety of Poritol seemed to be complicated by the appearance of the Japanese at the Pere Marquette.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading As best he could, he pieced together the curious adventures of the day.
triesnounUS /traɪz/
plural of “try” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE SHADOWS Orme walked north along the Lake Shore Drive.
at the time that
From this reading He knew that mysterious happenings frequently become clear when one definitely tries to fit them into the natural routine of every-day life.
