used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
without doubt or question
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
climesnounUS /klaɪmz/
plural of “clime” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
complicateverbUS /ˈkɑːmpləkeɪt/
make more complicated
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
infallibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfæləbəl/
incapable of failure or error
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
neighborhoodsnounUS /ˈneɪbərhʊdz/
plural of “neighborhood” — a surrounding or nearby region
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
not any; not one
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
pertinacitynoun
persistent determination
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
provincialadjectiveUS /prəˈvɪnʃəl/
of or associated with a province
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
reappearverbUS /ˌriːəˈpɪr/
appear again
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
any object that is left unused or still extant
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
try to get or reach
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He remains in London; for him no place is so safe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
unwelcomeadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
precisely as stated
From this reading Of course the pertinacity of the police may do much to complicate matters, but the history of crime goes to show very clearly that they are by no means infallible.
which person or people
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
plural of “wish” — a specific feeling of desire
From this reading The clever criminal who wishes to escape the law does not seek provincial neighborhoods or foreign climes.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading There a man can disappear from one district and reappear in another without danger of recognition by unwelcome friends.
Zwieten
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From this reading But about them Van Zwieten troubled himself very little.
