used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
(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 MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading J. B. McKay was the Man Higher Up.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
being joined in close association
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
Folsom
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From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading J. B. McKay was the Man Higher Up.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
JnounUS /dʒeɪ/
a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second
From this reading J. B. McKay was the Man Higher Up.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
liquor-smugglers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
McKay
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From this reading J. B. McKay was the Man Higher Up.
MCKAY'S
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From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
obligeverbUS /əˈblaɪdʒ/
force somebody to do something
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
unfoldedverbUS /ənˈfoʊldɪd/
past form of “unfold” — develop or come to a promising stage
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading J. B. McKay was the Man Higher Up.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
Wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MCKAY'S STORY After all, the Mystery Was Easily Explained; The Mystery as to the identity of the man behind the operations of the liquor-smugglers.
which person or people
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading The explanation of the whole situation was unfolded by Captain Folsom several nights later at the Temple home.
belonging to which person
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading In this matter, Captain Folsom was willing to oblige, more especially by reason of the aid given the government forces by the boys.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading He had come from New York City at the invitation of Mr. Temple, whose curiosity was aroused by the tales of the boys, and who wanted to hear a connected account of events.
