aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BODY AND LIMBS.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
BadgersnounUS /ˈbædʒərz/
plural of “badger” — a native or resident of Wisconsin
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading BODY AND LIMBS.
state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
contributedverbUS /kənˈtrɪbjuːtɪd/
past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
deductionsnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃənz/
plural of “deduction” — a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
highwaynounUS /ˈhaɪweɪ/
a major road for any form of motor transport
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
cause to move by striking
From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
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From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
insightnounUS /ˈɪnsaɪt/
clear or deep perception of a situation
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
immediately past
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
plural of “limb” — one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper
From this reading BODY AND LIMBS.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
unusual or striking
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
robberynounUS /ˈrɑːbəri/
larceny by threat of violence
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
VictorianounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
visitsnounUS /ˈvɪzɪts/
plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Both had been fully informed of the facts thus far learned by him, moreover, as well as of his interview with the Badgers, and his visits to Madame Victoria.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Chick and Patsy had arrived in Boston two days before, and both were now present with Nick in his room at the Adams House.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading This exclamation came from Nick Carter about ten o’clock one morning, two days after the highway robbery last reported, and the talk that followed showed with what remarkable insight this great detective arrived at the subtle deductions which contributed largely to his success.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “Chick, I’m hit with an idea!”
