used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
agencynounUS /ˈeɪdʒənsi/
an administrative unit of government
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
BARRENadjectiveUS /ˈbærən/
providing no shelter or sustenance
From this reading STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
BradleynounUS /ˈbrædli/
United States politician who was elected the first black mayor of Los Angeles (1917-1998)
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
confidentialadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnfəˈdenʃəl/
entrusted with private information and the confidence of another
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
DesiringverbUS /dɪˈzaɪərɪŋ/
-ing form of “desire” — feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
disclaimedverbUS /dɪˈskleɪmd/
past form of “disclaim” — renounce a legal claim or title to
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
GAINSnounUS /ɡeɪnz/
plural of “gain” — a quantity that is added
From this reading STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
GERALD
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From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
a form of address for a man
From this reading MR.
non-committally
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From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
referverbUS /rəˈfɜːr/
make reference to
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
rememberingnounUS /rɪˈmembərɪŋ/
the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
get by special effort
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
STANDISHnounUS /ˈstændɪʃ/
English colonist in America; leader of the Pilgrims in the early days of the Plymouth Colony (1584-1656)
From this reading STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading STANDISH GAINS A BARREN VICTORY.
someone who visits
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
Wentworth
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From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
Wentworth's
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From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading GERALD was not altogether surprised by what his visitor said.
at the time that
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Standish disclaimed any wish to secure his money, he began to suspect, remembering the confidential meeting with Bradley Wentworth, that it was the papers that were wanted.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Desiring to learn what he could of Wentworth’s agency in the matter, he said non-committally, “To what papers do you refer?”
