used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
a youthful male person
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
downfallnounUS /ˈdaʊnfɔːl/
failure that results in a loss of position or reputation
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
one or the other of two
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
the act of fighting; any contest or struggle
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
GenesisnounUS /ˈdʒenəsəs/
a coming into being
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
a young female
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Johnny Thompson had read that old Book.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
HowenounUS /haʊ/
United States editor (1920-1993)
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms
From this reading Johnny Thompson had read that old Book.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
a narrow way or road
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
launchedverbUS /lɔːntʃt/
past form of “launch” — set up or found
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
mysteriesnounUS /ˈmɪstəriz/
plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Johnny Thompson had read that old Book.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Johnny Thompson had read that old Book.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
cut with a saw
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading Johnny Thompson had read that old Book.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
male cat
From this reading It will not seem strange, then, that as he launched forth on a fresh adventure, as he prepared to carry forward the business of solving the mysteries back of the sinister events that had led to the downfall of his good friends Drew Lane and Tom Howe, he should think first of securing a partner for this adventure.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A LADY DETECTIVE In that ancient Book called Genesis it says that God saw that it was not good for man to live alone.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading He had learned, too, by experience that a man and woman, or boy and girl, fighting side by side, shoulder to shoulder, will go farther along the road to success in any endeavor than will either alone.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading So He gave him a woman to be his companion.
