used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
highly skilled
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
BadgerverbUS /ˈbædʒər/
annoy persistently
From this reading “Good morning, Badger.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
of short duration or distance
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
clean-cutadjective
neat and smart in appearance
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
elatedadjectiveUS /ɪˈleɪtəd/
exultantly proud and joyful; in high spirits
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
the feeling of lively and cheerful joy
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
Flood's
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From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
Gerry
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From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Good morning, Badger.
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
indifferentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪfrəntli/
with indifference; in an indifferent manner
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
a particular point in time
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading “Good morning, Badger.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
nodverbUS /nɑːd/
express or signify by nodding
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
and nothing more
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
outwardadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtwərd/
relating to physical reality rather than with thoughts or the mind
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
with little or no delay
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
cut with a saw
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
established or decided beyond dispute or doubt
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
except if; if not
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
at the time that
From this reading The settled paleness of Flood’s clean-cut, forceful features when Nick entered the room was the only outward sign of his recent brief excitement.
which person or people
From this reading Though not particularly elated over having located Flood so promptly, Nick Carter felt considerable satisfaction in that he had accomplished it before Detective Gerry, who, he expected, might arrive upon the scene at any moment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He greeted the disguised detective with a careless nod, saying indifferently:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading That Flood’s arrest would immediately follow, unless Nick saw fit to prevent it, the detective had not a doubt.
