used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
aghastadjectiveUS /əˈɡæst/
struck with fear, dread, or consternation
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
a quantity of money
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
broadlyadverbUS /ˈbrɔːdli/
without regard to specific details or exceptions
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “He has,” came the other’s reply.
increase twofold
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
a person of German nationality
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
a small worthless amount
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
other's
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From this reading “He has,” came the other’s reply.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “He has,” came the other’s reply.
express in words
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
get by special effort
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
stabilizernounUS /ˈsteɪbəlaɪzər/
a chemical that is added to a solution or mixture or suspension to maintain it in a stable or unchanging state
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “He has,” came the other’s reply.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
a special situation
From this reading “Has he some good reason for fearing such a thing, Tom?” he hastened to ask.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
male cat
From this reading LOOKING FORWARD TO ACTION Jack looked aghast at hearing Tom say this.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
precisely as stated
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791
From this reading He finally hinted very broadly that his Government, in order to secure the secret of the new stabilizer, stood ready to double any amount of money our Government at Washington had offered.”
which person or people
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “There was a German who tried hard to get on friendly terms with my father.
