used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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perfect or complete or pure
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afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
ALIVEadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
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(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 "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE SECRET OF THE OLD BOX--A GHASTLY FIND--WONDERFUL CONFIRMATIONS--STILL MORE WONDERFUL DETECTIVE WORK--A NOVEL SURPRISE--THE DEAD ALIVE--AN ABSOLUTE IDENTIFICATION.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
apparelnounUS /əˈpærəl/
clothing in general
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
clothing in general
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
CONFIRMATIONSnounUS /ˌkɑːnfərˈmeɪʃənz/
plural of “confirmation” — additional proof that something that was believed (some fact or hypothesis or theory) is correct
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inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
darnverbUS /dɑːrn/
repair by sewing
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
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a police officer who investigates crimes
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disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
don't
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From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
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inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
GHASTLYadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
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relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
IDENTIFICATIONnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
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on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
includingverbUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdɪŋ/
-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
isn't
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From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
it's
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From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
lidnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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of an obscure nature
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
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used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
ScottnounUS /skɑːt/
award-winning United States film actor (1928-1999)
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
not in physical motion
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the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
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utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
a special situation
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Here they are," he said; "I don't swear, but darn it, if this isn't wonderful--yes, it's a surprise after all."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "It is the hand of fate," said the detective, in a solemn tone.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
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inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "It's fate or some other darn mysterious thing; but here are the clothes--the very clothes the old man wore the day he was killed."
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
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an affirmative
From this reading "Great Scott!" cried the old man, as the lid of the box flew off and disclosed a package of old clothes--yes, old apparel including hat and boots.
