used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "What do you make of it all?"
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
Alvin
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From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
people who have severe visual impairments, considered as a group
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
terminate
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
Calvert
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From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
ChesternounUS /ˈtʃestər/
a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
didn't
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From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you make of it all?"
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
to the same degree (often followed by “as”)
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
Haynes
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From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
indecision in speech or action
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
engage in
From this reading "What do you make of it all?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
MikenounUS /maɪk/
device for converting sound waves into electrical energy
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
being perceived or observed
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
observingadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvɪŋ/
quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
express in words
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He admitted that he had noticed nothing peculiar, and it was evident that Mike had been equally blind to the events passing under their eyes.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "It is plain," said Alvin, "that although Calvert told us a good many things about himself, there is a good deal more he didn't tell."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A BREAK DOWN Captain Alvin was keenly interested in the story of Chester Haynes.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you make of it all?"
which person or people
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "That man who was in the dining room with us may have been another detective or----" "Or what?" asked Chester, observing the hesitation.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you make of it all?"
