used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
Alice
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From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
(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 She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
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 case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
an occurrence of something
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
clear-headed
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From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
Dorothy
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From this reading Dorothy gladly supplied the information.
Dorothy's
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From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
Durgin
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From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
ENEMY'SnounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
a boy or man
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
FosterverbUS /ˈfɑːstər/
promote the growth of
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
GarrisonnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
gladlyadverbUS /ˈɡlædli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Dorothy gladly supplied the information.
Gotham
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From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
harboringverbUS /ˈhɑːrbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “harbor” — maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading Garrison held out no specific hope.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Garrison held out no specific hope.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
of great significance or value
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
a message received and understood
From this reading Dorothy gladly supplied the information.
issuesnounUS /ˈɪʃuːz/
plural of “issue” — an important question that is in dispute and must be settled
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
loyaladjectiveUS /ˈlɔɪəl/
steadfast in allegiance or duty
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
not any; not one
From this reading Garrison held out no specific hope.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
and nothing more
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Garrison held out no specific hope.
plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
requirementsnounUS /rɪˈkwaɪrmənts/
plural of “requirement” — required activity
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
residencenounUS /ˈrezɪdəns/
any address at which you dwell more than temporarily
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
specificadjectiveUS /spəˈsɪfɪk/
(sometimes followed by “to”) applying to or characterized by or distinguishing something particular or special or unique
From this reading Garrison held out no specific hope.
stepbrothernoun
a brother who has only one parent in common with you
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Dorothy gladly supplied the information.
believed likely
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
TRACKSnounUS /træks/
plural of “track” — a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
vergenounUS /vɜːrdʒ/
a region marking a boundary
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading She had been on the verge of despair, harboring her fear and despair all alone, with the loyal desire to protect not only Foster, but Alice as well, and now she felt an immense relief to have a man's clear-headed aid.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ENEMY'S TRACKS On the way returning to Gotham, Garrison learned every fact concerning John Hardy, his former places of residence, his former friends, his ways of life and habits that he deemed important to the issues and requirements now in hand, with Dorothy's stepbrother more than half suspected of the crime.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The case looked black for young Durgin at the best, and the fellow had run away.
