used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
at or in the front
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
blackeradjectiveUS /ˈblækər/
comparative of “black” — being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
convictnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkt/
a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
comparative of “deeply” — to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
demandingadjectiveUS /dɪˈmændɪŋ/
requiring more than usually expected or thought due; especially great patience and effort and skill
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
true confidential information
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
dugnounUS /dʌɡ/
an udder or breast or teat
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
ebbverbUS /eb/
flow back or recede
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
being one more than seven
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
filth-loving
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From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
gluttonousadjectiveUS /ˈɡlʌtənəs/
given to excess in consumption of especially food or drink
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
the act of departing
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
houndingverbUS /ˈhaʊndɪŋ/
-ing form of “hound” — pursue or chase relentlessly
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
Jim
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From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
lowestadjectiveUS /ˈloʊəst/
lowest in rank or importance
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
used to form the superlative
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
not any; not one
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
prominentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
the act of punishing
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
any broad thin expanse or surface
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
sociallyadverbUS /ˈsoʊʃəli/
by or with respect to society
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
be standing; be upright
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The blacker the scandal, the deeper they dug, and the more details they gave to their gluttonous, filth-loving public.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading I knew the reporters would be hot on my trail and that sooner or later they would interview Mary.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
which person or people
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CHAPTER EIGHT IT LOOKS BAD FOR HELEN I drove Mary to the hospital with my spirits at lowest ebb.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They would be particularly eager here, for they had no love for Jim, due to the stand he took against them during the war.
of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
zealousadjectiveUS /ˈzeləs/
marked by active interest and enthusiasm
From this reading If _The Sun_ were going to try to convict Helen of the murder, I realized that we had a hard fight ahead of us, for that yellow sheet was most zealous in hounding down any one who happened to be socially prominent, and in demanding punishment.
