used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
agreeingverbUS /əˈɡriːɪŋ/
-ing form of “agree” — be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
ArchernounUS /ˈɑːrtʃər/
a person who is expert in the use of a bow and arrow
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
assortmentnounUS /əˈsɔːrtmənt/
a collection containing a variety of sorts of things
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
Blaisdell
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From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
the two together, not just one
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
gotten under control
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
disconsolateadjective
sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
discussingverbUS /dɪˈskʌsɪŋ/
-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
dumpingnounUS /ˈdʌmpɪŋ/
selling goods abroad at a price below that charged in the domestic market
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
eatables
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From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
engineeredverbUS /ˌendʒəˈniːrd/
past form of “engineer” — design as an engineer
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
How
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From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
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 Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
miscellaneousadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəˈleɪniəs/
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
PACKETnounUS /ˈpækət/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
Reddy
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From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
sacksnounUS /sæks/
plural of “sack” — a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
act as a barrier between; stand between
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
solutionnounUS /səˈluːʃən/
a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
carry out
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
in or at that place or location
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
trailsnounUS /treɪlz/
plural of “trail” — a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
viewingnounUS /ˈvjuːɪŋ/
the display of a motion picture
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
at the time that
From this reading How could he help it, when viewing the astonished face of Bob Archer, who was sitting there on the floor, and dumping out the miscellaneous assortment of eatables that had been contained in the sacks?
in or at the place that
From this reading Where was the treasure then, if they did not have it?
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
which person or people
From this reading THE CONTENTS OF THE PACKET It was Reddy who laughed now.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading He had wondered at the disconsolate appearance of both Reddy and Blaisdell while they were discussing matters; finally agreeing to each take a bag, and get out on separate trails.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Frank knew that the solution to the mystery would lie with the man who had engineered the theft.
