used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
BergennounUS /ˈbɜːrɡən/
a port city in southwestern Norway
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
blanklyadverbUS /ˈblæŋkli/
in a blank and uncomprehending manner
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
someone who is a detective
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "How in the world did you guess that?"
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
don't
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From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
divisible by two
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading "How in the world did you guess that?"
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
How
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From this reading "How in the world did you guess that?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
isn't
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From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
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 A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
precisely, exactly
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
SpaniardnounUS /ˈspænjərd/
a native or inhabitant of Spain
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
surprisesnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
that's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading For a moment he stood gazing blankly at us, and then exclaimed:
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
precisely as stated
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
at the time that
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
which person or people
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
in the company of; together with
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading "I don't wonder you are puzzled," replied Dick, "but the explanation is very simple.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading "How in the world did you guess that?"
inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How in the world did you guess that?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A CHANGE OF PLAN If the young Spaniard had provided us with two or three surprises during the day, I think we got even with him in that line when Dick thus disclosed to him the fact that we knew his name.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The Professor Bergen who wrote to your father--that's the right name, isn't it?"
