used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
speak to
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
Andy
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From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
any thing at all
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
Cato
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From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
DODGEverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading SIMON DODGE.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading The way was made easy for him, however.
exciteverbUS /ɪkˈsaɪt/
arouse or elicit a feeling
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The way was made easy for him, however.
set up or found
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
a man of refinement
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
how
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From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The way was made easy for him, however.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The way was made easy for him, however.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
mother'snounUS /ˈmʌðərz/
possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
quickenedverbUS /ˈkwɪkənd/
past form of “quicken” — move faster
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
express in words
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading SIMON DODGE.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
visitingnounUS /ˈvɪzɪtɪŋ/
the activity of making visits
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading Andy quickened his pace until he found himself walking beside the old gentleman.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way was made easy for him, however.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He was in doubt how to address him, in order to ascertain whether it was really his mother’s uncle.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading If he were not, he must be on his guard not to say anything which might excite the suspicions of any one as to his having a special purpose in visiting Cato.
