used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
airlanes
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From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
AlnounUS /æl/
a silvery ductile metallic element found primarily in bauxite
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
Barney
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From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
clientsnounUS /ˈklaɪənts/
plural of “client” — a person who seeks the advice of a lawyer
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
cordialadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəl/
diffusing warmth and friendliness
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Wright.”
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
only a very short time before
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
a room where books are kept
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning, Mr. Wright.”
a form of address for a man
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
not any; not one
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
repressverbUS /riˈpres/
put down by force or intimidation
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
have in common
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Curtis Brown greeted the quiet, but cordial father of his two chums.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To share in the possible solution of a real mystery of the airlanes was more than they had really dared to hope for.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
which person or people
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Seated opposite Mr. Wright, smiling pleasantly, was the man who had given no other name than Barney.
Wright'snounUS /raɪts/
possessive form of “wright” — United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading Entering Mr. Wright’s library, which the detective used as a reception room for clients, Bob, Curtis and Al could hardly repress their excitement.
