used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
bluntadjectiveUS /blʌnt/
having a broad or rounded end
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
bridgesnounUS /ˈbrɪdʒəz/
United States labor leader who organized the longshoremen (1901-1990)
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
destroyingverbUS /dɪˈstrɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “destroy” — do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
DistrictnounUS /ˈdɪstrɪkt/
a region marked off for administrative or other purposes
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
expansenounUS /ɪkˈspæns/
a wide scope
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
foldernounUS /ˈfoʊldər/
a small book usually having a paper cover
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
a long fixed look
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
HowardnounUS /ˈhaʊərd/
English actor of stage and screen (1893-1943)
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
IdlyadverbUS /ˈaɪdli/
in an idle manner
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
and nothing more
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
jutted
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From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
held dear
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
Morely
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From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
To recall to mind.
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
skeletonlike
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From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
spirenounUS /spaɪr/
a tall tower that forms the superstructure of a building (usually a church or temple) and that tapers to a point at the top
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But there was something more potent to come._ District Leader Howard Morely leaned back in his seat, to glance down at the bay.
TodaynounUS /təˈdeɪ/
the present time or age
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
upwardadjectiveUS /ˈʌpwərd/
directed up
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
wanderverbUS /ˈwɑːndər/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Today, the weapon most effective in destroying a man's hopes and security is the file folder ... and that was the weapon Morely knew and loved.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading _Man has developed many a deadly weapon.
at the time that
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Idly, he allowed his gaze to wander over the expanse of water between the two blunt points of land, then he looked back at the skeletonlike spire which jutted upward from the green hills he had just passed over.
world'snounUS /wɜːrldz/
possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere
From this reading He could remember when that ruin had been a support for one of the world's great bridges.
