used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading What puzzled him most was the motive behind the attempt.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
centrallyadverbUS /ˈsentrəli/
in or near or toward a center or according to a central role or function
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
conjecturesnounUS /kənˈdʒektʃərz/
plural of “conjecture” — a hypothesis that has been formed by speculating or conjecturing (usually with little hard evidence)
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
drugverbUS /drʌɡ/
administer a drug to
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
Fairspeckle
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From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
Fairspeckle's
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From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
hold firmly
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
grotesqueadjectiveUS /ɡroʊˈtesk/
distorted and unnatural in shape or size; abnormal and hideous
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
having or involving the use of hands
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
host'snounUS /hoʊsts/
possessive form of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
melodramanounUS /ˈmelədrɑːmə/
an extravagant comedy in which action is more salient than characterization
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
used to form the superlative
From this reading What puzzled him most was the motive behind the attempt.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading What puzzled him most was the motive behind the attempt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
inflected form of “occur” — come to pass
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
filled with bewilderment
From this reading What puzzled him most was the motive behind the attempt.
Rufus
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
savoredverbUS /ˈseɪvərd/
past form of “savor” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
Shei
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
with strength or in a strong manner
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
believed likely
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
up-to-dateadjective
reflecting the latest information or changes
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading His host's attempt to drug him savored strongly of melodrama, and it seemed somewhat grotesque in view of the fact that it had occurred in an up-to-date and centrally located hotel.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading What puzzled him most was the motive behind the attempt.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
whirlverbUS /wɜːrl/
turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If Mr. Fairspeckle suspected that he was Mr. Shei, why had he not handed his guest over to the police?
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading THE VOICE ON THE WIRE The Gray Phantom lay on his back in W. Rufus Fairspeckle's ample bed and tried to grasp the meaning of what had happened.
in the company of; together with
From this reading On the other hand---- But his conjectures in that direction brought The Phantom face to face with a theory that made his thoughts whirl.
