used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading WOLVERTON'S ADVENTURE WITH CLIP.
aggressiveadjectiveUS /əˈɡresɪv/
having or showing determination and energetic pursuit of your ends
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Bob had another reason for delay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
CLIPnounUS /klɪp/
a metal frame or container holding cartridges; can be inserted into an automatic gun
From this reading WOLVERTON'S ADVENTURE WITH CLIP.
collectverbUS /kəˈlekt/
get or gather together
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
recognizable; marked
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Bob had another reason for delay.
deliberatedverbUS /dɪˈlɪbəreɪtɪd/
past form of “deliberate” — think about carefully; weigh
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Bob had another reason for delay.
guidedadjectiveUS /ˈɡaɪdəd/
subject to guidance or control especially after launching
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob had another reason for delay.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
receiptnounUS /rɪˈsiːt/
the act of receiving
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
carry out
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
theftnounUS /θeft/
the act of taking something from someone unlawfully
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
in or at that place or location
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the whole, they decided to wait a while, and be guided by circumstances.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WOLVERTON'S ADVENTURE WITH CLIP.
Wolverton
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From this reading Bob and his mother deliberated as to whether they should charge Mr. Wolverton openly with the theft of the receipt.
WOLVERTON'S
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From this reading WOLVERTON'S ADVENTURE WITH CLIP.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If he took any measures to collect the money a second time, there would be sufficient reason to take the aggressive.
