used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a short stout club used primarily by policemen
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
confined by bonds
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
BroadwaynounUS /ˈbrɔːdweɪ/
a street in Manhattan that passes through Times Square; famous for its theaters
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a railcar where passengers ride
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
couchnounUS /kaʊtʃ/
an upholstered seat for more than one person
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
DEVELOPMENTSnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
and nothing more
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
localitynounUS /loʊˈkæləti/
a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
millionaire'snounUS /ˌmɪljəˈnerz/
possessive form of “millionaire” — a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
patrolmannounUS /pəˈtroʊlmæn/
a policeman who patrols a given region
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
perception by means of the eyes
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
a male human offspring
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
the season of growth
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading STARTLING DEVELOPMENTS.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
hard to endure
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
waifnounUS /weɪf/
a homeless child especially one forsaken or orphaned
From this reading The moment he opened the door he was surprised to see Billy, the street waif, spring from a couch in one corner of the room and bound toward him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Just what the millionaire’s son was doing in that part of the city at that hour Carter could not conceive, but that his mission was not of the most honest kind he did not doubt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The carriage was out of sight in a few moments, and the detective was alone with the patrolman.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading Seeing that it was not worth while trying to find Richmond in that locality, the detective made his way to his own quarters near Broadway.
