used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
of short duration or distance
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
ErnstnounUS /ɜːrnst/
painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976)
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
the act of departing
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
HORRIFIEDadjectiveUS /ˈhɔːrəfaɪd/
stricken with horror
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
it's
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From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
Strouse
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From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
tunnelverbUS /ˈtʌnəl/
move through by or as by digging
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
TUNNELSnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
VAULTnounUS /vɒlt/
An arched structure of masonry forming a ceiling, or a secure subterranean storage room.
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "To the Ernst House," was the brief reply.
WATCHERSnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃərz/
plural of “watcher” — a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)
From this reading HORRIFIED WATCHERS--IN THE TUNNELS AND VAULT.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are we going, sir, if it's a fair question?" asked George, as they hastened up Court Street.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, I expect to find out something about August Strouse, and I expect to learn something about that tunnel and vault from personal observation."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You expect to find out something there?"
