used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
beenounUS /biː/
any of numerous hairy-bodied insects including social and solitary species
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
businesslikeadjectiveUS /ˈbɪznɪslaɪk/
exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
determineverbUS /dəˈtɜːrmən/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
gaitnounUS /ɡeɪt/
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
the act of giving
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In taking up the trail Patsy was wary.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
not any; not one
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
and nothing more
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
PatsynounUS /ˈpætsi/
a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
shadowedadjectiveUS /ˈʃædoʊd/
filled with shade
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
shadowingnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ.ɪŋ/
An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading In taking up the trail Patsy was wary.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
thoroughfarenounUS /ˈθɜːroʊfer/
a public road from one place to another
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In taking up the trail Patsy was wary.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading He took up a bee line for Broadway, and, turning into that thoroughfare, walked to the south with a rapid gait and a businesslike manner, turning neither to the right nor the left, nor giving any heed to persons behind him.
waryadjectiveUS /ˈweri/
marked by keen caution and watchful prudence
From this reading In taking up the trail Patsy was wary.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading For the first ten minutes there were no indications of any kind on the part of the young man.
at the time that
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His first effort was to determine whether the young man feared shadowing, and, if he did, whether he believed himself to be shadowed.
which person or people
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading When Patsy took the trail of the young man who had followed Nick to the doors of the bank, the only purpose of it was to find out who he was and with whom he had connection.
