used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
accurateadjectiveUS /ˈækjərət/
conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
anew
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
(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 In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
Ann
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From this reading Jo Ann especially was restless.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
the act of discovering something
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
dislikedadjectiveUS /dɪˈslaɪkt/
regarded with aversion
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Jo Ann especially was restless.
eventfuladjectiveUS /ɪˈventfəl/
full of events or incidents
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
not accessible to view
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
inactionnounUS /ˌɪˈnækʃən/
the state of being inactive
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
a message received and understood
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
jewelsnounUS /ˈdʒuːəlz/
plural of “jewel” — a precious or semiprecious stone incorporated into a piece of jewelry
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
Jo
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From this reading Jo Ann especially was restless.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
painstakinglyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnsteɪkɪŋli/
in a fastidious and painstaking manner
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
recordsnounUS /rəˈkɔːrdz/
plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Jo Ann especially was restless.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
Rodriguez
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
scoresnounUS /skɔːrz/
a large number or amount
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
Señor
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading She failed to realize that the Señor was having to search through scores of old city records for information, and that, like a true Spaniard, he was thorough—painstakingly accurate in every detail.
unansweredadjectiveUS /ˌʌˈnænsərd/
not returned in kind
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
undergroundadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading Always she had disliked inaction, and now she wanted to find out everything “right straight away.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jo Ann especially was restless.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the days that followed the discovery of the papers and jewels the girls were all impatience to hear from Señor Rodriguez.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Again and again the three girls talked over that eventful night and the unanswered questions—Why had those things been hidden in that underground room?
