used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
highly skilled
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
a person who is in charge
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
eludedverbUS /ɪˈluːdɪd/
past form of “elude” — escape, either physically or mentally
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
Flynn
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From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
groupedadjectiveUS /ɡruːpt/
arranged into groups
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
Hoboken
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From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
keepernounUS /ˈkiːpər/
someone in charge of other people
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
the act of departing
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
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 Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
motor-boats
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
motor-cars
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
ostensiblyadverbUS /ɑːˈstensəbli/
from appearances alone
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
road-house
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
Rochelle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
surreptitiouslyadverbUS /ˌsɜːrəpˈtɪʃəsli/
in a surreptitious manner
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading The clerk from Hoboken was under arrest, too.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
washedadjectiveUS /wɑːʃt/
clean by virtue of having been washed in water
From this reading Sanders had eluded his shadow by leaving his car late in the afternoon, at a garage, ostensibly to have it washed, and by later leaving his house surreptitiously in the dark.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading He had been taken up by the man who was watching him.
which person or people
From this reading A TASK ACCOMPLISHED Two hours later the party was grouped around Chief Flynn, who had remained in his office to learn the result of the raid.
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 Both motor-boats had been left in charge of the New Rochelle road-house keeper, and the entire party had returned to New York in the two motor-cars--the secret service motor and Sanders' car, for Sanders had left it at the road-house and slipped away into the darkness at midnight.
