used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
in addition
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
blockade-running
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From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
CalamitynounUS /kəˈlæməti/
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
an occurrence of something
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
clearancenounUS /ˈklɪrəns/
the distance by which one thing clears another; the space between them
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
deviousadjectiveUS /ˈdiːviəs/
indirect in departing from the accepted or proper way; misleading
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
dodgesnounUS /ˈdɑːdʒɪz/
plural of “dodge” — an elaborate or deceitful scheme contrived to deceive or evade
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
an opposing military force
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
a person of German nationality
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
grimlyadverbUS /ˈɡrɪmli/
in a grim implacable manner
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
hazardousadjectiveUS /ˈhæzərdəs/
involving risk or danger
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
ingeniousadjectiveUS /ɪnˈdʒiː.ni.əs/
Clever, original, and remarkably inventive in design and execution.
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
IsaacnounUS /ˈaɪzək/
(Old Testament) the second patriarch; son of Abraham and Sarah who was offered by Abraham as a sacrifice to God; father of Jacob and Esau
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
profitnounUS /ˈprɑːfət/
the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
established beyond doubt
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
providingverbUS /prəˈvaɪdɪŋ/
-ing form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
reasonablyadverbUS /ˈriːzənəbli/
to certain extent or degree
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
plural of “ship” — a vessel that carries passengers or freight
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
and nothing more
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
Solomonproper nounUS /ˈsɒl.ə.mən/
A legendary king renowned for his wisdom and fabulous hidden mines.
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
supplyingnounUS /səˈplaɪɪŋ/
the activity of supplying or providing something
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
tradingnounUS /ˈtreɪdɪŋ/
buying or selling securities or commodities
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
transactionnounUS /trænˈzækʃən/
the act of transacting within or between groups (as carrying on commercial activities)
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
treasonnounUS /ˈtriːzən/
a crime that undermines the offender's government
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
tricksnounUS /trɪks/
plural of “trick” — a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
vestigenounUS /ˈvestɪdʒ/
an indication that something has been present
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It proved, beyond any vestige of a doubt, that Mr. Isaac Solomon was playing an extremely profitable, but also extremely hazardous game.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading TRAGEDY As Calamity sat in his cabin reading the secret document which had so unexpectedly fallen into his hands, he chuckled grimly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was not simply a case of blockade-running, it was a matter of trading with the enemy--in effect, treason.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He was, by devious tricks and dodges, supplying the enemy with war material, and, it went without saying, making a gigantic profit on each rascally transaction.
wonderfullyadverbUS /ˈwʌndərfəli/
(used as an intensifier) extremely well
From this reading His method was wonderfully ingenious, for, by providing German and English clearance papers for his ships, he was reasonably sure of their getting through, whether stopped by British vessels or those of the enemy.
