1905
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21
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436
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading “But that will not do, Nick,” protested Mr. Raymond Gilsey, with an immediate display of apprehension.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
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used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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showing who or what does the action
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to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
CARTERnounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
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cornersnounUS /ˈkɔːrnərz/
plural of “corner” — a place off to the side of an area
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
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dearly loved
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
the event of dying or departure from life
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made known or openly avowed
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a police officer who investigates crimes
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zealous in devotion or affection
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displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
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used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “But that will not do, Nick,” protested Mr. Raymond Gilsey, with an immediate display of apprehension.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
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the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
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EnigmanounUS /ɪˈnɪɡmə/
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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etc
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opinion or judgment
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
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Gilsey
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From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
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the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
HoundedverbUS /ˈhaʊndɪd/
past form of “hound” — pursue or chase relentlessly
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the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
of the present time and place
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
a room where books are kept
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creative writing of recognized artistic value
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lurkingverbUS /ˈlɜːrkɪŋ/
-ing form of “lurk” — lie in wait, lie in ambush, behave in a sneaky and secretive manner
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
MAGNETnounUS /ˈmæɡnət/
(physics) a device that attracts iron and produces a magnetic field
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an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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march in a procession
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a form of address for a man
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belonging to the person speaking
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something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
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NICHOLASnounUS /ˈnɪkələs/
a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)
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NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
not any; not one
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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not divisible by two
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
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the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
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past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading “But that will not do, Nick,” protested Mr. Raymond Gilsey, with an immediate display of apprehension.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
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on the contrary
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Raymond
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move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
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SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
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SealedadjectiveUS /siːld/
established irrevocably
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Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
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change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
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used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
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weeklynounUS /ˈwiːkli/
a periodical that is published every week (or 52 issues per year)
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(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
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in the company of; together with
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Well, my dear Gilsey, I rather think I can land him for you,” declared Nick Carter, with an odd smile lurking in the corners of his keen, gray eyes.
