used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
any thing at all
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
Baxter
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From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
an occurrence of something
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
completenessnounUS /kəmˈpliːtnəs/
the state of being complete and entire; having everything that is needed
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
apart from; not including
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
EXPOSUREnounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
Foley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
set up or found
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
and nothing more
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Never before in Tom's life had there been as many hours between an evening and a morning.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
reportsnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrts/
plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Just before six o'clock that same afternoon he called at the office for his first report.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
Tom'snounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was ready--a minute account of the movements of the two men between one and five.
a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE EXPOSURE Tom's arrangement with the detective agency was that Baxter and Foley were to be watched day and night, and that he was to have as frequent reports as it was possible to give.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading There was absolutely nothing in it of value to him, except that its apparent completeness was a guarantee that if anything was to be found the men on the case would find it.
