used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading NICK BECOMES CHAUFFEUR.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
CHAUFFEURnounUS /ʃoʊˈfɜːr/
a man paid to drive a privately owned car
From this reading NICK BECOMES CHAUFFEUR.
cringingadjectiveUS /ˈkrɪndʒɪŋ/
totally submissive
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
Don't
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From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Nick thought he recognized the voice.
Heaven'snounUS /ˈhevənz/
possessive form of “heaven” — any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
NICKverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading NICK BECOMES CHAUFFEUR.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
pleadedverbUS /ˈpliːdɪd/
past form of “plead” — appeal or request earnestly
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
having a point
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Nick thought he recognized the voice.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
hit with a missile from a weapon
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
in a strange manner
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Don’t shoot!” pleaded the detective, cringing before the pointed gun; “for Heaven’s sake, don’t shoot!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Nick thought he recognized the voice.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading It sounded strangely like the tone assumed by the man from Montana, through the phone.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Nick thought he recognized the voice.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What do you mean by sneaking into this room?” demanded the man, making a threatening gesture with the revolver.
