used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
Barrett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
Candon
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From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
cigarettesnounUS /ˌsɪɡərˈets/
plural of “cigarette” — finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
crookednessnounUS /ˈkrʊkədnəs/
a tortuous and twisted shape or position
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
Ella
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From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
expeditedverbUS /ˈekspɪdaɪtɪd/
past form of “expedite” — speed up the progress of; facilitate
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
FishernounUS /ˈfɪʃər/
someone whose occupation is catching fish
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
HanknounUS /hæŋk/
a coil of rope or wool or yarn
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
not accessible to view
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
a small worthless amount
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
LeaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
NationsnounUS /ˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
Periods of darkness between sunset and sunrise.
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
not any; not one
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
red-bearded
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
sailingnounUS /ˈseɪlɪŋ/
the work of a sailor
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
saloonnounUS /səˈluːn/
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
spendingnounUS /ˈspendɪŋ/
the act of spending or disbursing money
From this reading The red-bearded one seemed happy enough, spending most of his time in the engine room smoking cigarettes.
SyndicatenounUS /ˈsɪndɪkət/
a loose affiliation of gangsters in charge of organized criminal activities
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
topicsnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪks/
plural of “topic” — the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
waspnounUS /wɑːsp/
a white person of Anglo-Saxon ancestry who belongs to a Protestant denomination
From this reading No, this was no wasp let in on them by Barrett or the Club boys.
be dressed in
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading NIGHT The week before the sailing of the _Wear Jack_ was a busy time for the Fisher Syndicate and business was not expedited owing to the fact that Candon had to be kept hidden.
WheelernounUS /ˈwiːlər/
Scottish archaeologist (1890-1976)
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
Wilcox
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From this reading The mind of Candon, as revealed to Hank, was as free from crookedness as the eyes through which it looked, and on most topics from the League of Nations to Ella Wheeler Wilcox, it was sound.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At nights, safe with Hank in the “saloon,” his mind disclosed itself in his conversation.
