abackadverbUS /əˈbæk/
having the wind against the forward side of the sails
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
autonounUS /ˈɔːtoʊ/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
automobilenounUS /ˈɔːtəmoʊbiːl/
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
citizensnounUS /ˈsɪtəzənz/
plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
Dan
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From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
deputynounUS /ˈdepjəti/
someone authorized to exercise the powers of sheriff in emergencies
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
different-looking
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From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
individualsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈvɪdʒəwəlz/
plural of “individual” — a human being
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
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 He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
MAROONverbUS /mərˈuːn/
leave stranded or isolated with little hope of rescue
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
Maxey
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From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
the force of workers available
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
motorcyclenounUS /ˈmoʊtərsaɪkəl/
a motor vehicle with two wheels and a strong frame
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
by chance
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
PolknounUS /poʊk/
11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
responsibleadjectiveUS /riˈspɑːnsəbəl/
worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
cut with a saw
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
sheriffnounUS /ˈʃerəf/
the principal law-enforcement officer in a county
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
Solomonsnoun
the northernmost islands are part of Papua New Guinea; the remainder form an independent state within the British Commonwealth
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
Speedwellnoun
any plant of the genus Veronica
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
suretynounUS /ˈʃʊrəti/
something clearly established
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
tonneau
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From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE MYSTERY OF THE MAROON CAR Dan Speedwell was completely taken aback by this statement of the deputy sheriff.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The men in the maroon automobile were well known and perfectly responsible citizens.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading Indeed, as Dan wheeled his motorcycle nearer to the car he saw that the two in the tonneau of the auto were much different-looking individuals from those he expected to find.
which person or people
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
the words that are spoken
From this reading He knew that Mr. Polk must have surety for his words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
wreckedadjectiveUS /rekt/
destroyed in an accident
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The men who had wrecked Maxey Solomons’ auto, and perhaps killed the young man himself, would certainly not possess the personal appearance of these gentlemen!
