used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
(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 But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
a quantity of money
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
bafflednounUS /ˈbæfəld/
people who are frustrated and perplexed
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
the act of breaking something
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
contrabandadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːntrəbænd/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
cudgeled
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From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
discoveriesnounUS /dɪˈskʌvəriz/
plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
diversadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪvərz/
many and different
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
divingnounUS /ˈdaɪvɪŋ/
an athletic competition that involves diving into water
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
HASauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
HENDERSON
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From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
inexplicableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnəkˈsplɪsəbəl/
incapable of being explained or accounted for
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
liquornounUS /ˈlɪkər/
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
the force of workers available
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
a form of address for a man
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
and nothing more
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
the act of departing politely
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
PaulingnounUS /ˈpɔːlɪŋ/
United States chemist who studied the nature of chemical bonding (1901-1994)
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
radionounUS /ˈreɪdioʊ/
medium for communication
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
Rawlins
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From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
reasonableadjectiveUS /ˈriːzənəbəl/
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
resultedverbUS /rɪˈzʌltɪd/
past form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
rum-runners
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From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
smuggledadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌɡəld/
distributed or sold illicitly
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
sorelyadverbUS /ˈsɔːrli/
to a great degree
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
submarinenounUS /ˈsʌbməriːn/
a submersible warship usually armed with torpedoes
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
suitsnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
an acknowledgment of appreciation
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But despite all this he was sorely puzzled and cudgeled his brain to find a reasonable explanation for many things which seemed inexplicable.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The afternoon, thanks to the boys’ radio and Rawlins’ diving suits, had been a most eventful and highly satisfactory one.
in the direction of
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If, as it seemed, the garage had been a hiding place for smuggled liquor, what connection did it have with the submarine and the divers Rawlins had captured?
at the time that
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Not only had the discoveries resulted in the raid on the garage, the seizure of a vast amount of contraband and probably the breaking up of the gang of rum-runners which for so long had baffled his men and himself, but it had brought in two prisoners, one of whom at least he had recognized and was mighty glad to see.
in the company of; together with
From this reading HENDERSON HAS AN INTERVIEW When, after parting with Mr. Pauling and the boys, Mr. Henderson drove towards his office, he was in high good humor.
