used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A BOLD MOVE.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
acidadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
a quantity of money
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
annihilationnounUS /əˌnaɪəˈleɪʃən/
destruction by annihilating something
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
the hair growing on the lower part of a man's face
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
fearless and daring
From this reading A BOLD MOVE.
BronxnounUS /brɑːŋks/
a borough of New York City
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
consentedverbUS /kənˈsentɪd/
past form of “consent” — give an affirmative reply to; respond favorably to
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
considerationsnounUS /kənˌsɪdərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “consideration” — the process of giving careful thought to something
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
crackverbUS /kræk/
become fractured; break or crack on the surface only
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
Grantley's
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From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
Hoff
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From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
lairnounUS /ler/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading A BOLD MOVE.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
Nick'snounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
Identical; not different.
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
carry out
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first part of Nick’s plan involved a certain amount of risk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading It takes courage to beard a man of Doctor Grantley’s type in his own lair, especially after a narrow escape from annihilation by acid in that same lair.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
plural of “visitor” — someone who visits
From this reading Hoff opened the door a crack, in accordance with his usual suspicious attitude toward visitors.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
weighverbUS /weɪ/
have a certain weight
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
at the time that
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Nick Carter never allowed such considerations to weigh with him, however, and the most he consented to do was to take his first assistant, Chick, with him when he set out for the Bronx.
