used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
Basswoods
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From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
Crapsey
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From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
Dave
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From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
don't
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From this reading "I don't know what to think, Roger.
increase twofold
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
GRANDE
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From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't know what to think, Roger.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
a brief written record
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
perusedverbUS /pərˈuːzd/
past form of “peruse” — examine or consider with attention and in detail
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
participate in games or sport
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
Porton
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From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
RIOnounUS /ˈriːoʊ/
the former capital and 2nd largest city of Brazil; chief Brazilian port; famous as a tourist attraction
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
Roger
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From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
senator'snounUS /ˈsenətərz/
possessive form of “senator” — a member of a senate
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
a male human offspring
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
express in words
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
plural of “tell” — a Swiss patriot who lived in the early 14th century and who was renowned for his skill as an archer
From this reading "Do you think Porton tells the truth?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Do you think Porton tells the truth?"
Tim
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From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading "Do you think Porton tells the truth?"
hard to endure
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading If he does tell the truth, then it is quite likely that Tim Crapsey was trying to play a double game so far as the Basswoods were concerned."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
in the company of; together with
From this reading ACROSS THE RIO GRANDE Dave read the note from Ward Porton with intense interest, and then passed it over to Roger.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What do you know about that!" exclaimed the senator's son, after he had perused the communication.
