used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
bank-book
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From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
bureau-drawer
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From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
cashiernounUS /kæˈʃɪr/
an employee of a bank who receives and pays out money
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
casuallyadverbUS /ˈkæʒəwəli/
not methodically or according to plan
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
to come or go into
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
the act of departing
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
lawyer'snounUS /ˈlɔːjərz/
possessive form of “lawyer” — a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
not able to be found
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
easily agitated
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
RUNAWAYSnounUS /ˈrʌnəweɪz/
plural of “runaway” — an easy victory
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS.
only a very short time before
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
a male human offspring
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE RUNAWAYS.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His mother might go to the bureau-drawer and find that the bank-book was missing, or the cashier might casually ask Mr. Parker, if the latter had occasion to enter the bank, if his son had an idea of going into business.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
uneasyadjectiveUS /əˈniːzi/
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the afternoon Leon was so nervous and uneasy that he could scarcely keep his seat.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There were two ways now in which he could be detected.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A question like that would, of course, excite the lawyer's curiosity, and might lead to inquiries on his part that would bring the whole plot to light.
