used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
in addition
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES.
borrowverbUS /ˈbɑːroʊ/
get temporarily
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading Nick quickly disclosed his business.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
charmernounUS /ˈtʃɑːrmər/
someone with an assured and ingratiating manner
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
cordiallyadverbUS /ˈkɔːrdʒəli/
in a hearty manner
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
CROSS-PURPOSES
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading AT CROSS-PURPOSES.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading Nick quickly disclosed his business.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
set up or found
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
garmentsnounUS /ˈɡɑːrmənts/
plural of “garment” — an article of clothing
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
Hindoonoun
a native or inhabitant of Hindustan or India
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
the middle of the day
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
Pandu
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From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
personalitiesnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪtiz/
plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
with speed
From this reading Nick quickly disclosed his business.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
SingeverbUS /sɪndʒ/
burn superficially or lightly
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
snakenounUS /sneɪk/
limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
of high or superior quality or performance
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
precisely as stated
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
at the time that
From this reading It was not quite noon when Nick Carter and Chick arrived at the house of the Hindoo snake charmer.
which person or people
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They found Pandu Singe at home with his interpreter, and the two detectives were very cordially received.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "We wish to borrow your personalities for a short time, also some of your curious garments," he explained to Pandu Singe, through his interpreter, who also was a Hindoo of superior education.
