used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
a feeling of delight at being entertained
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
CONCEIVES
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From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
convertverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərt/
change from one system to another or to a new plan or policy
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
COOLNESSnounUS /ˈkuːlnəs/
calm and unruffled self-assurance
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Our hero finally decided upon a plan.
DENOUEMENTnounUS /ˌdeɪnuːˈmɑːn/
the outcome of a complex sequence of events
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
detectivenounUS /dɪˈtektɪv/
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
characterized by great determination
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
farcenounUS /fɑːrs/
a comedy characterized by broad satire and improbable situations
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Our hero finally decided upon a plan.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Our hero finally decided upon a plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
impendingadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpendɪŋ/
close in time; about to occur
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
lackeynounUS /ˈlæki/
a male servant (especially a footman)
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
OSCARnounUS /ˈɔːskər/
an annual award by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences for achievements in motion picture production and performance
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our hero finally decided upon a plan.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
PLUCKverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
unusual or striking
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
SCHEMESnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
tragedynounUS /ˈtrædʒədi/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading He determined to convert an impending tragedy into a farce.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Our hero finally decided upon a plan.
volunteeredverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrd/
past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
at the time that
From this reading The detective smiled when the lackey volunteered to "do him up," and said:
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading OSCAR CONCEIVES A PLAN AND A REMARKABLE DENOUEMENT FOLLOWS--COOLNESS AND PLUCK WIN AGAINST SCHEMES AND CUNNING.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I see you wish a little amusement, you fellows.
