used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DETECTIVES IN A TIGHT SPOT.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Where are they?" asked Old Spicer, breathlessly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Where are they?" asked Old Spicer, breathlessly.
breathlesslyadverbUS /ˈbreθləsli/
in a breathless manner
From this reading "Where are they?" asked Old Spicer, breathlessly.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
DETECTIVESnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading DETECTIVES IN A TIGHT SPOT.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
down-stairs
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From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading DETECTIVES IN A TIGHT SPOT.
and nothing more
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
without good reason
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
having a point
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
Quackenbush
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From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
RouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
done under pressure
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
SpiceradjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading DETECTIVES IN A TIGHT SPOT.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Come," exclaimed Old Spicer, and, lightly springing from the table, he and Rouse hurried from the room.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading They rushed down-stairs, through the office, and overtook Quackenbush just outside the hotel door.
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading DETECTIVES IN A TIGHT SPOT.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quackenbush pointed them out just as they were turning the next corner above.
in or at the place that
From this reading "Where are they?" asked Old Spicer, breathlessly.
