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From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
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From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
anew
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
with anxiety or apprehension
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
containingverbUS /kənˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
drugsnounUS /drʌɡz/
plural of “drug” — a substance that is used as a medicine or narcotic
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
equipmentnounUS /ɪˈkwɪpmənt/
an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
set up or found
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
in a grave and sober manner
From this reading He greeted his friends gravely.
greetedverbUS /ˈɡriːtəd/
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted his friends gravely.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He greeted his friends gravely.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
immediately past
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
absolutely essential
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
NovembernounUS /noʊˈvembər/
the month following October and preceding December
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
ScientificadjectiveUS /ˌsaɪənˈtɪfɪk/
of or relating to the practice of science
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
suitcasenounUS /ˈsuːtkeɪs/
a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE START On the evening of November 4th, 1923, the four friends again assembled at the Scientific Club for the start of their momentous adventure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "The time has come, gentlemen," he said, putting the suitcase on the table.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The Doctor was the last to arrive, and found the other three anxiously awaiting him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He brought with him the valise containing the ring and a suitcase with the drugs and equipment necessary for the journey.
