used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
(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 His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
Bound written or printed works.
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
concentratedadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪtɪd/
gathered together or made less diffuse
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
creationnounUS /kriˈeɪʃən/
the human act of creating
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
and nothing more
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
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 The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
not any; not one
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
a human being
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
plotsnounUS /plɑːts/
plural of “plot” — a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
situationsnounUS /ˌsɪtʃuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
plural of “stand” — a support or foundation
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading _Not a Dull Book in This List_ Nick Carter stands for an interesting detective story.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
triumphantlyadverbUS /traɪˈʌmfəntli/
in a triumphant manner
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a source of difficulty
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
uniformlyadverbUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrmli/
in a uniform manner
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
in or at the place that
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His mind was concentrated upon the creation of new plots and situations in which his hero emerged triumphantly from all sorts of trouble, and landed the criminal just where he should be--behind the bars.
which person or people
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading The fact that the books in this line are so uniformly good is entirely due to the work of a specialist.
the act of creating written works
From this reading The author of these stories knew more about writing detective stories than any other single person.
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The man who wrote these stories produced no other type of fiction.
