used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
appliedadjectiveUS /əˈplaɪd/
concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
capitulatedverbUS /kəˈpɪtʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “capitulate” — surrender under agreed conditions
From this reading He had to proceed with the case, unless Fordyce capitulated.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He had to proceed with the case, unless Fordyce capitulated.
characteristicsnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪks/
plural of “characteristic” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
ErnstnounUS /ɜːrnst/
painter (born in Germany, resident of France and the United States) who was a cofounder of dadaism; developed the technique of collage (1891-1976)
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
Fordyce
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From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
Fordyce's
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From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
a person of German nationality
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
I'll
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From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
laudableadjectiveUS /ˈlɔːdəbəl/
worthy of high praise
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
something that is lost
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
NoelnounUS /noʊˈel/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
Otherport
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From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
a fractional monetary unit of Ireland and the United Kingdom; equal to one hundredth of a pound
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
petnounUS /pet/
a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
continue talking
From this reading He had to proceed with the case, unless Fordyce capitulated.
respectedadjectiveUS /rɪˈspektɪd/
receiving deferential regard
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
solicitornounUS /səˈlɪsətər/
a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
StratagemnounUS /ˈstrætədʒəm/
a maneuver in a game or conversation
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
SubverbUS /sʌb/
be a substitute
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
Sub'snounUS /sʌbz/
possessive form of “sub” — a large sandwich made of a long crusty roll split lengthwise and filled with meats and cheese (and tomato and onion and lettuce and condiments); different names are used in different sections of the United States
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
summonsnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
except if; if not
From this reading He had to proceed with the case, unless Fordyce capitulated.
Verbrennungsraum
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From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
von
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From this reading The Sub's Stratagem Ernst von Verbrennungsraum had not taken into account one of Noel Fordyce's characteristics--that of grim, almost obstinate determination.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'll fight him while I have a penny left to call my own," declared Fordyce, and with this laudable intention he engaged the best solicitor in Otherport.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The German could not now back out without loss of dignity as a respected member of the Otherport Town Council.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Under the mistaken impression that, for the sake of his pet, the Sub would agree to his terms, the Secret Service agent applied for and obtained a summons.
