used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
adequatelyadverbUS /ˈædəkwətli/
in an adequate manner or to an adequate degree
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading That night Bell turned burglar.
bookstorenounUS /ˈbʊkstɔːr/
a shop where books are sold
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading That night Bell turned burglar.
burglarizing
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From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
disreputablyadverb
in a disreputable manner
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
ex-cabinet
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From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
instructedverbUS /ˌɪnˈstrʌktəd/
past form of “instruct” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
inventedverbUS /ˌɪnˈventəd/
past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
and nothing more
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
makernounUS /ˈmeɪkər/
a person who makes things
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
neatadjectiveUS /niːt/
clean or organized
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading That night Bell turned burglar.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
Paula
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From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
perishedverbUS /ˈperɪʃt/
past form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
rescueverbUS /ˈreskjuː/
free from harm or evil
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
and nothing more
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That night Bell turned burglar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
a special situation
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading That night Bell turned burglar.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To attempt a rescue of Paula was simply out of the question.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Therefore he prepared for a much more desperate enterprise by burglarizing a bookstore in the particularly neat method in which members of The Trade are instructed.
which person or people
From this reading The method was invented by a member of The Trade who was an ex-cabinet maker, and who perished disreputably.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was entirely aware that he would be expected to do just such a thing, and that it would be adequately guarded against.
