used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
being joined in close association
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
barographnoun
a recording barometer; automatically records on paper the variations in atmospheric pressure
From this reading The mention of the barograph had decidedly stirred Hiram.
Borden
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From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
BrucenounUS /bruːs/
Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
conservativelyadverbUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪvli/
in a conservative manner
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading The mention of the barograph had decidedly stirred Hiram.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
the act of discovering something
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
disguisedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡaɪzd/
having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
Dobbs
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
Hiram
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
illuminationnounUS /ˌɪluːməˈneɪʃən/
a condition of spiritual awareness; divine illumination
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Bruce was aware that Hiram attached a great deal of importance to the discovery of the disguised Borden.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
make reference to
From this reading The mention of the barograph had decidedly stirred Hiram.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
not any; not one
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
NOBLEadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊbəl/
impressive in appearance
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading In fact the latter did not expect it, and asked no questions.
cut with a saw
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
have in common
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading The mention of the barograph had decidedly stirred Hiram.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
transpiredverbUS /trænˈspaɪərd/
past form of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading So much had happened during the past two weeks that had tested the sense, courage and good judgment of the boys, that they had come to taking things conservatively, no matter what transpired.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A NOBLE DEED Whatever the “light” was that Hiram Dobbs saw, he did not share the illumination with Bruce.
