used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
abusingverbUS /əˈbjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “abuse” — treat badly
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading What a fool I had been not to feel in the pockets.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
BerlinnounUS /bərˈlɪn/
capital of Germany located in eastern Germany
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
botheredadjectiveUS /ˈbɑːðərd/
caused to show discomposure
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
calmeradjectiveUS /ˈkɑːmər/
comparative of “calm” — not agitated; without losing self-possession
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
detainedverbUS /dɪˈteɪnd/
past form of “detain” — deprive of freedom; take into confinement
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
dwellverbUS /dwel/
think moodily or anxiously about something
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading What a fool I had been not to feel in the pockets.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading What a fool I had been not to feel in the pockets.
set up or found
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
futileadjectiveUS /ˈfjuːtəl/
producing no result or effect
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
imprisonmentnounUS /ˌɪmˈprɪzənmənt/
putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
irreparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈrepərəbəl/
impossible to repair, rectify, or amend
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
the force of workers available
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
mortificationnounUS /ˈmɔːrtəfkeɪʃən/
strong feelings of embarrassment
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
not any; not one
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
and nothing more
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
plural of “pocket” — a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading What a fool I had been not to feel in the pockets.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
stupiditynounUS /stuːˈpɪdɪtiː/
a poor ability to understand or to profit from experience
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading My only chance would be to persuade them of the fact of my identity.
in or at that place or location
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
a special situation
From this reading The thing that bothered me was the possession of the coat I had taken and papers they had found.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a fool I had been not to feel in the pockets.
which person or people
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading MY RETURN There is no need to dwell on the bitter mortification I endured in the first hour or so of my imprisonment, or to repeat my futile railings against the wooden methods and stupidity of the police.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I grew calmer after a time, and recognized that if I was to get out of the police grip before irreparable mischief was done in Berlin, it would not be by abusing the men who had detained me.
