used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
affordsverbUS /əˈfɔːrdz/
third-person singular of “afford” — be able to spare or give up
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading You must get your man, alive or dead.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life
From this reading You must get your man, alive or dead.
Elise
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
geographynounUS /dʒiˈɑːɡrəfi/
study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
any place of pain and turmoil
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
inspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
leathernounUS /ˈleðər/
an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
go away from a place
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading You must get your man, alive or dead.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
a particular point in time
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
opportunitiesnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈtuːnətiz/
plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You must get your man, alive or dead.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
a full supply
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
surroundverbUS /sərˈaʊnd/
extend on all sides of simultaneously; encircle
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
carry out
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
precisely as stated
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
VillanounUS /ˈvɪlə/
Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)
From this reading You have had plenty of time to get to know the geography of the place and the opportunities it affords, but the very moment you receive my order to surround Villa Elise, you must go at it, hell for leather.
Wenk
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Matters are approaching a climax, inspector,” said Wenk.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will leave the plan of it to you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You must be ready to take action at any moment.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must get your man, alive or dead.
