any person at all
From this reading "Then anybody could use them."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
bondsnounUS /bɑːndz/
plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
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showing who or what does the action
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Carwell
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From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
comprehendverbUS /ˌkɑːmpriˈhend/
get the meaning of something
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Then anybody could use them."
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
beyond what is ordinary or usual; highly unusual or exceptional or remarkable
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
groanedverbUS /ɡroʊnd/
past form of “groan” — indicate pain, discomfort, or displeasure
From this reading "That is true," groaned his uncle.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "That is true," groaned his uncle.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "That is true," groaned his uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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produced by a manufacturing process
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the force of workers available
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
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information about recent and important events
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nicely-spoken
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From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
Randolph
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in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
registeredadjectiveUS /ˈredʒɪstərd/
(of animals) officially recorded with or certified by a recognized breed association; especially in a stud book
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
RovernounUS /ˈroʊvər/
someone who leads a wandering unsettled life
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
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statementsnounUS /ˈsteɪtmənts/
plural of “statement” — a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
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of the kind already mentioned
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
swindledverbUS /ˈswɪndəld/
past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he had really been swindled by such nicely-spoken men as he had met at the Carwell hotel seemed extraordinary to him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Then anybody could use them."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Then anybody could use them."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "That is true," groaned his uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "That is true," groaned his uncle.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
the act of using
From this reading "Then anybody could use them."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading WAITING FOR NEWS It took Randolph Rover several minutes to comprehend the various statements made by the boys.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I understand the bonds were not registered," said Dick.
