used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
in addition
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
beernounUS /bɪr/
a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
codenounUS /koʊd/
a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
permission to do something
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
separate with or as if with an instrument
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
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 TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
command with authority
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
drivernounUS /ˈdraɪvər/
the operator of a motor vehicle
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
FlemingnounUS /ˈflemɪŋ/
British writer famous for writing spy novels about secret agent James Bond (1908-1964)
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
set up or found
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
glassesnounUS /ˈɡlæsəz/
(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
GravesnounUS /ɡreɪvz/
English writer known for his interest in mythology and in the classics (1895-1985)
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
a message received and understood
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
a small worthless amount
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
memorizedverbUS /ˈmeməraɪzd/
past form of “memorize” — commit to memory; learn by heart
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
motornounUS /ˈmoʊtər/
machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
on one occasion
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
Identical; not different.
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
in the near future
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
telegraphnounUS /ˈteləɡræf/
apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
Throckmorton
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From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His only hope now was to get his information to Colonel Throckmorton as soon as possible.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
TREACHEROUSadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
soldiers collectively
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
trucknounUS /trʌk/
an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
vegetablesnounUS /ˈvedʒtəbəlz/
plural of “vegetable” — edible seeds or roots or stems or leaves or bulbs or tubers or nonsweet fruits of any of numerous herbaceous plant
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A TREACHEROUS DEED Harry Fleming had, of course, given up all hope of catching Graves by a direct pursuit by the time he accepted the offer of a ride in the motor truck that was carrying vegetables for the troops in quarters in London.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
at the time that
From this reading When he found that the line was out of order he leaped at once to the same conclusion that Jack and Dick had reached--that it had been cut on purpose.
in or at the place that
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
wiredadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪərd/
equipped with wire or wires especially for electric or telephone service
From this reading At the first considerable town they reached, where he found a telegraph office open, he wired to the colonel, using the code which he had memorized.
Young'snounUS /jʌŋz/
possessive form of “young” — any immature animal
From this reading The price of a couple of glasses of beer had induced the driver and the soldier to consent to a slight delay of the truck, and he tried also to ring up Jack Young's house and find out what had happened to Dick.
