used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
(Old Testament) in Judeo-Christian mythology; the first man and the husband of Eve and the progenitor of the human race
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
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 RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And the quicker the better."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading "And the quicker the better."
boardingnounUS /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ/
the act of passengers and crew getting aboard a ship or aircraft
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
clewnoun
a ball of yarn or cord or thread
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
hanging cloth used as a blind (especially for a window)
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
depotnounUS /ˈdiːpoʊ/
station where transport vehicles load or unload passengers or goods
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
Fairfield
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From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
set up or found
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
the act of departing
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
go away from a place
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
Ostrello
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From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
quickeradverbUS /ˈkwɪkər/
more quickly
From this reading "And the quicker the better."
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
in the near future
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
male cat
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Midnight found him at the depot, boarding a train for Fairfield.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am going to follow up this clew," he said.
valisenoun
a small overnight bag for short trips
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He looked over a valise he carried and selected a number of things he wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading RAISING THE CURTAIN As soon as his interview with Tom Ostrello was at an end, Adam Adams asked the young man to leave him.
