used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
AlbanynounUS /ˈɔːlbəni/
state capital of New York; located in eastern New York State on the west bank of the Hudson river
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
astuteadjectiveUS /əˈstuːt/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had millions of dollars at his command.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading He had millions of dollars at his command.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
Delevan
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From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading He had millions of dollars at his command.
doomverbUS /duːm/
decree or designate beforehand
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
intimatesnounUS /ˈɪntəməts/
plural of “intimate” — someone to whom private matters are confided
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
legislaturenounUS /ˈledʒəsleɪtʃər/
persons who make or amend or repeal laws
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
march in a procession
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
millionsnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading He had millions of dollars at his command.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
and nothing more
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
outlawedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlɔːd/
contrary to or forbidden by law
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
the act of passing from one state or place to the next
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
except for; apart from
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
cut with a saw
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
that is looked for
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ATE in March the astute captain of the outlawed army established headquarters in Albany, and sought the help of the legislature to save him and his comrades from the doom that threatened him.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He came and went under cover of darkness and the protection of his friends.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The dogs of the law were on his trail and in full cry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Only his intimates saw him, for he had rooms in the Delevan with a secret passage to the street.
