used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
accusednounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
eagerly desirous
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
rid of obstructions
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
be identical or equivalent to
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
the organ of sight
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
opinion or judgment
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
gemnounUS /dʒem/
art highly prized for its beauty or perfection
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
Grover
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
jewelnounUS /ˈdʒuːəl/
a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
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 A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
set afire or burning
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
meritnounUS /ˈmerət/
any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
Om
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
pleanounUS /pliː/
a humble request for help from someone in authority
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
pricelessadjectiveUS /ˈpraɪsləs/
having incalculable monetary, intellectual, or spiritual worth
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
the possibility of future success
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
quicknessnounUS /ˈkwɪknəs/
skillful performance or ability without difficulty
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
restoringverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A man accused, anxious to return a jewel, would merit help.
Roger'snounUS /ˈrɑːdʒərz/
possessive form of “rogers” — United States humorist remembered for his homespun commentary on politics and American society (1879-1935)
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
Ryder's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
cut with a saw
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
have in common
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
takernounUS /ˈteɪkər/
one who accepts an offer
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
thrillingadjectiveUS /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/
causing a surge of emotion or excitement
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
a source of difficulty
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
unimpressedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪmˈprest/
not moved to serious regard
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
at the time that
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
which person or people
From this reading A man who knew the real taker of the gem and wanted it restored meant possible trouble.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading His quick mind flashed over the fascinating prospect; but with equal quickness he saw the reason why Grover sat so silent and unimpressed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When he heard Doctor Ryder's startling plea, Roger's clear, gray eyes lighted with a fire of hope and excitement.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading To be involved in a mystery in the laboratory was thrilling; but to have a share in restoring the Eye of Om, evidently a priceless gem, would be more so.
