adeptadjectiveUS /əˈdept/
having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude
From this reading He was an adept at the work.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
move towards
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He was an adept at the work.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
rid of obstructions
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
disconcertingadjectiveUS /ˌdɪskənˈsɜːrtɪŋ/
causing an emotional disturbance
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
displayedverbUS /dɪˈspleɪd/
past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
an opposing military force
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
divisible by two
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
destroyed or killed
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
GRIPnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
engage in
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
the force of workers available
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
mystifyingadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstəfaɪɪŋ/
of an obscure nature
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
on one occasion
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
scrapnounUS /skræp/
a small fragment of something broken off from the whole
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
sleuthingnounUS /ˈsluːθɪŋ/
a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
stealthyadjectiveUS /ˈstelθi/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
tipnounUS /tɪp/
the extreme end of something; especially something pointed
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That he was sleuthing the other two was clear from the stealthy manner of his approach and the care he displayed in taking advantage of every scrap of shelter.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
warehousenounUS /ˈwerhaʊs/
a storehouse for goods and merchandise
From this reading As they reached the warehouse the couple became even more cautious, and the spy did not venture to show so much as the tip of his nose.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE GRIP OF AN ENEMY The appearance of the third man was as disconcerting as it was mystifying.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading More than once the men looked round to make sure they were not followed; and each time, as if by instinct, the other had gone to cover.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was an adept at the work.
