used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
acceptingadjectiveUS /ækˈseptɪŋ/
tolerating without protest
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
for the reason that
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
a division of some larger or more complex organization
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
circuitnounUS /ˈsɜːrkət/
an electrical device that provides a path for electrical current to flow
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
crooksnounUS /krʊks/
plural of “crook” — someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
DallasnounUS /ˈdæləs/
a large commercial and industrial city in northeastern Texas located in the heart of the northern Texas oil fields
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
federaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
United States comedian and film actor (1880-1946)
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
investigationsnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃənz/
plural of “investigation” — an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
Jackwell
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From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
Joe
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From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
keenlyadverbUS /ˈkiːnli/
in a keen or penetrating way
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
engage in
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
the force of workers available
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
used to form the superlative
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
something you have to do
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
plausibleadjectiveUS /ˈplɔːzəbəl/
apparently reasonable and credible, and therefore convincing
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
PolonounUS /ˈpoʊloʊ/
Venetian traveler who explored Asia in the 13th century and served Kublai Khan (1254-1324)
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “Dallas is a long way from here,” he remarked, as he eyed the two men keenly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
we've
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From this reading “Because we know some of the men that are in the Dallas branch,” replied Jackwell, “and on several occasions we’ve seen one or more of them at the Polo Grounds and at other fields on the circuit.”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading IN THE DEPTHS The story had a ring of sincerity that was not without its appeal to Joe.
the least favorable outcome
From this reading Still, he knew that some of the most plausible stories are told by the worst of crooks, and before accepting it fully he determined to make some investigations on his own account.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “What makes you think the federal agents are looking for you?”
