used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ACCOUNT.
(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 "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
Cagliostronoun
Italian who was famous as a magician and alchemist (1743-1795)
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
chairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
CONSPIRATORSnounUS /kənˈspɪrətərz/
plural of “conspirator” — a member of a conspiracy
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ACCOUNT.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
only a very short time before
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
the act of retaining something
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
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 Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
immediately past
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
engage in
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
maskedadjectiveUS /mæskt/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
the force of workers available
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
on one occasion
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
with speed
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONSPIRATORS ACCOUNT.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading The door was instantly opened: the members of the league walked in; to crowd the hall once more.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Let all come in," said Cagliostro, for he was the Master; "I am ready to make the report I promised."
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading On being left together, the six masked men and the chairman whispered among themselves.
which person or people
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading Hardly was the door closed behind the last before the Master said holding up his hand quickly like one who knew the value of time, and wished not to lose a second:
