used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
a quantity of money
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
any thing at all
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
ASSISTANTnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading NICK’S ASSISTANT DECAMPS.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
associationnounUS /əˌsoʊsiˈeɪʃən/
a formal organization of people or groups of people
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
confined by bonds
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
make by combining materials and parts
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
CarternounUS /ˈkɑːrtər/
Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
an occurrence of something
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
chargesnounUS /ˈtʃɑːrdʒəz/
plural of “charge” — an impetuous rush toward someone or something
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
ChicknounUS /tʃɪk/
young bird especially of domestic fowl
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
DECAMPS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading NICK’S ASSISTANT DECAMPS.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
Follansbee's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
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 Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
NICK'SnounUS /nɪks/
possessive form of “nick” — an impression in a surface (as made by a blow)
From this reading NICK’S ASSISTANT DECAMPS.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
publicationnounUS /ˌpʌblɪˈkeɪʃən/
a copy of a printed work offered for distribution
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
refrainingverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
scandalnounUS /ˈskændəl/
disgraceful gossip about the private lives of other people
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
scrapeverbUS /skreɪp/
scratch repeatedly
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
St
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
move an implement through
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
Swithin's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
tendenciesnounUS /ˈtendənsiz/
plural of “tendency” — an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
in or at that place or location
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
a special situation
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
the act of testing something
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading Chick knew all about Doctor Follansbee’s tendencies, and had assisted his chief in an attempt to scrape up sufficient evidence against the man to warrant some definite action.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To be sure, they could have brought charges against the head of St. Swithin’s, and placed him before the medical association, but there was more than one reason for refraining from that.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading For one thing, Carter hesitated to stir up a scandal which would be bound to follow the publication of such charges.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading They had failed to build up a case that would amount to anything if brought to trial.
