23
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From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
36
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From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
47th
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From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
ACEnounUS /eɪs/
the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
adnounUS /æd/
a public promotion of some product or service
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
agilitynounUS /əˈdʒɪləti/
the gracefulness of a person or animal that is quick and nimble
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
react verbally
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
for the reason that
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
a person who is in charge
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
Delvin
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From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
divisible by two
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
flawsnounUS /flɔːz/
plural of “flaw” — an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
highest in quality
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
INCnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading ACE BOOKS, INC.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
Jery
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From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
SecuritynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
SolaradjectiveUS /ˈsoʊlər/
relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
System'snounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
possessive form of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
talentnounUS /ˈtælənt/
natural abilities or qualities
From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading Jery Delvin had a most unusual talent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
at the time that
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
in or at the place that
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He could detect the flaws in any scheme almost on sight--even where they had eluded the best brains in the ad agency where he worked.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading So when the Chief of World Security told him that he had been selected as the answer to the Solar System's greatest mystery, Jery assumed that it was because of his mental agility.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading 23 West 47th Street, New York 36, N. Y.
