used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
any person at all
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
arrivingverbUS /ərˈaɪvɪŋ/
-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
cameranounUS /ˈkæmərə/
equipment for taking photographs (usually consisting of a lightproof box with a lens at one end and light-sensitive film at the other)
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
captorsnounUS /ˈkæptərz/
plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading That did not concern him overmuch.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
decorativeadjectiveUS /ˈdekrətɪv/
serving an esthetic rather than a useful purpose
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading That did not concern him overmuch.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That did not concern him overmuch.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
interviewingverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuːɪŋ/
-ing form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
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 Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
laboratorynounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːri/
a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
fasten with a lock
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
engage in
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
operatedverbUS /ˈɑːpəreɪtəd/
past form of “operate” — direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
overmuchnoun
a quantity that is more than what is appropriate
From this reading That did not concern him overmuch.
panelnounUS /ˈpænəl/
sheet that forms a distinct (usually flat and rectangular) section or component of something
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
photographverbUS /ˈfoʊtəɡræf/
record on photographic film
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
propositionsnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃənz/
plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
protectiveadjectiveUS /prəˈtektɪv/
intended or adapted to afford protection of some kind
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
raysnounUS /reɪz/
plural of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
re-set
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From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
recordernounUS /rɪˈkɔːrdər/
equipment for making records
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
Roger
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From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That did not concern him overmuch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
unfastenedadjective
not closed or secured
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They allowed Roger to lock up the laboratory; but he had not been permitted to re-set the rays or other protective devices.
employed in accomplishing something
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
at the time that
From this reading Roger knew that the safe protection was a separate circuit from those he had cut out when he had unfastened the door on arriving.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Used to make records of visitors on their arrival with new propositions, as well as a night protection and recorder for the office, it had been operated by Roger, with good presence of mind, when his captors had entered.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Besides, he told himself triumphantly, he had recalled the camera fixed in the small decorative panel over the interviewing chair, so arranged that it would photograph a short time exposure of the office and of anyone there.
