used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
in addition
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
any thing at all
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
lacking funds
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
CrousenounUS /kraʊs/
United States playwright (1893-1966)
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discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
Duval
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eh
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From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
GermansnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrmənz/
plural of “german” — a person of German nationality
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the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
HermannounUS /ˈhɜːrmən/
United States jazz musician and bandleader (1913-1987)
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a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "What's in the wind?"
isn't
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From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
a small worthless amount
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
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 After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
LODGEverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
newcomernounUS /ˈnuːkʌmər/
any new participant in some activity
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
Parkingham
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a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
RandyadjectiveUS /ˈrændi/
feeling great sexual desire
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
express in words
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
Tony
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From this reading After this there followed quite a conversation, the newcomer leading the boys on to tell what they knew concerning the Germans at the old Parkingham house, and also what they knew about Herman Crouse and Tony Duval.
except if; if not
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
the act of using
From this reading "But there isn't any use of our saying anything about it unless you are really a public official of some sort or other," broke in Randy hastily.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We think we have discovered something that the Government ought to know about," answered Jack slowly.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
What's
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From this reading "What's in the wind?"
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "What's in the wind?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading WHAT HAPPENED AT THE LODGE "So you want to see a Secret Service man, eh?" said the newcomer, after a slight pause.
