used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
(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 We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
AmericansnounUS /əˈmerəkənz/
plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
for the reason that
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
Carter'snounUS /ˈkɑːrtərz/
possessive form of “carter” — Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
caterverbUS /ˈkeɪtər/
give what is desired or needed, especially support, food or sustenance
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
celebratedadjectiveUS /ˈseləbreɪtɪd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
classesnounUS /ˈklæsəz/
plural of “class” — a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
concededverbUS /kənˈsiːdɪd/
past form of “concede” — admit (to a wrongdoing)
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
educatedadjectiveUS /ˈedʒəkeɪtɪd/
possessing an education (especially having more than average knowledge)
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
at any time
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
exclusivelyadverbUS /ɪkˈskluːsɪvli/
without any others being included or involved
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
expectsverbUS /ɪkˈspekts/
third-person singular of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
intelligentadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtelədʒənt/
having the capacity for thought and reason especially to a high degree
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
a room where books are kept
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
MAGNETnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
engage in
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
make or become more narrow or restricted
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
nationalitynounUS /ˌnæʃəˈnæləti/
people having common origins or traditions and often comprising a nation
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
novelsnounUS /ˈnɑːvəlz/
plural of “novel” — an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
paper-covered
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From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
readersnounUS /ˈriːdərz/
plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading Because Americans, as a rule, are better educated and more intelligent.
ShaveverbUS /ʃeɪv/
remove body hair with a razor
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
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 TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
plural of “tale” — 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 TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
TOYINGnounUS /ˈtɔɪɪŋ/
playful behavior intended to arouse sexual interest
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading _The Best of Everything!_ Our experience with the American reading public has taught us that it expects better reading than readers of any other nationality.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We make it a point to cater to all classes of readers with our paper-covered novels.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why?
in the company of; together with
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
set down in writing in any of various ways
From this reading TOYING WITH FATE; OR, Nick Carter’s Narrow Shave Author of the celebrated stories of Nick Carter’s adventures, which are published exclusively in the NEW MAGNET LIBRARY, conceded to be among the best detective tales ever written.
