used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
BelievingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
not accessible to view
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
a message received and understood
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
MannheimnounUS /ˈmænhaɪm/
a city in southwestern Germany at the confluence of the Rhine and Neckar rivers
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
necessarilyadverbUS /ˌnesəˈserəli/
in an essential manner
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
Nipe
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From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
not any; not one
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
sideboardnoun
a removable board fitted on the side of a wagon to increase its capacity
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
spyingnounUS /ˈspaɪɪŋ/
keeping a secret or furtive watch
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
a quantity of money
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
systemsnounUS /ˈsɪstəmz/
plural of “system” — instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
totalverbUS /ˈtoʊtəl/
add up in number or quantity
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
tunnelsnounUS /ˈtʌnəlz/
plural of “tunnel” — a passageway through or under something, usually underground (especially one for trains or cars)
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
untappedadjectiveUS /ənˈtæpt/
not subjected to tapping
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Mannheim walked across the small living room to the sideboard that stood against one wall and opened a door.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading All other information relating to the Nipe went through special channels known to be untapped by the Nipe.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
at the time that
From this reading And it was impossible to know what information the Nipe picked up when he was out on a raid, away from the spying devices that had been hidden in his tunnels.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Believing, as he did, in the existence of Real People, he would necessarily assume that _their_ communication systems were hidden from him, and the more difficult they were to find, the more certain he would be that they existed.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet, there was no way to be absolutely certain of the sum total of the information that the Nipe received.
