used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
Areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Are they hurt?” asked Bob.
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Are they hurt?” asked Bob.
(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 Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading “Are they hurt?” asked Bob.
BrillnounUS /brɪl/
European food fish
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Something is wrong!” exclaimed Ned.
plural of “figure” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
half-formed
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From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
hipnounUS /hɪp/
either side of the body below the waist and above the thigh
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
be the source of pain
From this reading “Are they hurt?” asked Bob.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
offensive term for a person of German descent
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
Jim
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From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
not able to be found
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
Ned
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From this reading “Something is wrong!” exclaimed Ned.
NestornounUS /ˈnestər/
(Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
by chance
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a person, without saying who
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading “Something is wrong!” exclaimed Ned.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
engaged in a struggle to overcome especially poverty or obscurity
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Are they hurt?” asked Bob.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
hard to endure
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two figures in the station doorway--Mr. Brill and the agent--were struggling to arise.
What's
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From this reading THE PROFESSOR IS MISSING “What’s the matter?” cried Jerry.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim Nestor, perhaps with a half-formed notion that somebody was trying to rob his friend, made a motion toward his hip pocket, and then thought better of it.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Something is wrong!” exclaimed Ned.
