used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
agenciesnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsiz/
plural of “agency” — an administrative unit of government
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
(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 A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Not directly,” answered his father.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
Clearwater
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From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
Colby
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
Davenport'snounUS /ˈdævənpɔːrts/
possessive form of “davenport” — a city in eastern Iowa on the Mississippi River across from Moline and Rock Island
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
without deviation
From this reading “Not directly,” answered his father.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “Not directly,” answered his father.
a boy or man
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Not directly,” answered his father.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
make reference to
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Not directly,” answered his father.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
officesnounUS /ˈɔːfəsəz/
plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
with speed
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Has that fellow made another demand?” questioned Jack quickly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NEW ACQUAINTANCE The mention of Carson Davenport’s name made all the boys look serious.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
two times
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
precisely as stated
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
vicinitynounUS /vəˈsɪnəti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading “But I have heard in an indirect way, through a detective working for one of the local agencies, that he is watching us very carefully.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading He has been seen in the vicinity of our offices several times, and you have seen him twice in the vicinity of Colby Hall and Clearwater Hall.
