used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
alliesnounUS /ˈælaɪz/
the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
goddess of criminal rashness and its punishment
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
the power or right to give orders or make decisions
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
belongingnounUS /bɪˈlɔːŋɪŋ/
happiness felt in a secure relationship
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
cluenounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
coolnessnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
characterized by great determination
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
someone who is a detective
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
easieradjectiveUS /ˈiːziər/
comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
destroyed or killed
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
grievancenounUS /ˈɡriːvəns/
a resentment strong enough to justify retaliation
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
LINER'SnounUS /ˈlaɪnərz/
possessive form of “liner” — (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
engage in
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
plotternounUS /ˈplɑːtər/
a planner who draws up a personal scheme of action
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
raidingadjectiveUS /ˈreɪdɪŋ/
characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
rebuffedverbUS /rɪˈbʌft/
past form of “rebuff” — reject outright and bluntly
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
representativenounUS /ˌreprəˈzentətɪv/
a person who represents others
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
reviewedverbUS /riˈvjuːd/
past form of “review” — look at again; examine again
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
precisely, exactly
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
in the near future
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Since he had gone to the representative of British authority and had been rebuffed, he meant to get Fuller to see if American suspicions could be easier aroused, but he must first make sure of his ground.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was plain that he was thought dangerous, which showed that he was following the right clue, and he had determined that the raiding of ships belonging to Britain or her allies must be stopped.
undulyadverbUS /ənˈduːli/
to an undue degree
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
not known
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE LINER'S FATE Next morning Dick reviewed the situation as he ate his breakfast in the fresh coolness before the sun got up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading His anger against the unknown plotter remained fierce, but this was, in a sense, a private grievance, by which he must not be unduly influenced.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He had got a shock, but he was young and soon recovered.
