used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
(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 As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
apparatusnounUS /ˌæpərˈætəs/
equipment designed to serve a specific function
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
subject to appointment
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
AtlanticnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
cause to be bored
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
Braine
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From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
plural of “building” — a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
a natural or artificial enclosed space
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
charmedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrmd/
strongly attracted
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
conferencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərənsəz/
plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
characterized by great determination
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
fiasconounUS /fiˈæskoʊ/
a sudden and violent collapse
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
floorsnounUS /flɔːrz/
plural of “floor” — the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
getawaynounUS /ˈɡetəweɪ/
the attribute of being capable of rapid acceleration
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
for this reason
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
ten 10s
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
identicallyadverb
with complete identity; in an identical manner
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
inferredverbUS /ˌɪnˈfɜːrd/
inflected form of “infer” — reason by deduction; establish by deduction
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
leasedadjectiveUS /liːst/
hired for the exclusive temporary use of a group of travelers
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
occurring by chance
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
engage in
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
meddlingnounUS /ˈmedəlɪŋ/
the act of altering something secretly or improperly
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
the force of workers available
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
absolutely essential
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
Norton's
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From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
on one occasion
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
ordinarilyadverbUS /ˌɔːrdəˈnerəli/
under normal conditions
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
panelsnounUS /ˈpænəlz/
plural of “panel” — sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
preparationnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃən/
the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
refurnished
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From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
reporternounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtər/
a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
relieve from
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
secretlyadverbUS /ˈsiːkrɪtli/
in secrecy; not openly
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Black Hundred possessed three separate council chambers, always in preparation.
timelyadjectiveUS /ˈtaɪmli/
before a time limit expires
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
transferredverbUS /trænˈsfɜːrd/
inflected form of “transfer” — transfer somebody to a different position or location of work
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading When the Atlantic City attempt was turned into a fiasco by Norton's timely arrival Braine determined once more to rid himself of this meddling reporter.
the act of using
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
at the time that
From this reading Hence, when the one in use was burned down they transferred their conferences to the second council chamber appointed identically the same as the first.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He knew too much, in the first place, and in the second place Braine wanted to learn whether the reporter bore a charmed life or was just ordinarily lucky.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
which person or people
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
a late time of life
From this reading As inferred, the organization owned considerable wealth, and they leased the buildings in which they had their council chambers, leased them for a number of years, and refurnished them secretly with trap floors, doors and panels and all that apparatus so necessary to men who are sometimes compelled to make a quick getaway.
