used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
barrelnounUS /ˈbærəl/
a tube through which a bullet travels when a gun is fired
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
Birkenfeld
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From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
an occurrence of something
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading Isaacson was top-bracket stuff, 'way out of his class.
conferencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
Costigan
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From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
Eridan
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From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading He had not expected, however, to see Isaacson.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
for this reason
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He had not expected, however, to see Isaacson.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
IncnounUS /ɪŋk/
a heterogeneous collection of groups united in their opposition to Saddam Hussein's government of Iraq; formed in 1992 it is comprised of Sunni and Shiite Arabs and Kurds who hope to build a new government
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
Isaacson
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From this reading He had not expected, however, to see Isaacson.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
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 He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
fasten with a lock
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
modestadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːdəst/
marked by simplicity; having a humble opinion of yourself
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
ornateadjectiveUS /ɔːrˈneɪt/
marked by elaborate rhetoric and elaborated with decorative details
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Isaacson was top-bracket stuff, 'way out of his class.
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
planetnounUS /ˈplænət/
(astronomy) any of the nine large celestial bodies in the solar system that revolve around the sun and shine by reflected light
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
putativeadjectiveUS /ˈpjuːtətɪv/
purported; commonly put forth or accepted as true on inconclusive grounds
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
qualmnoun
uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
Spaceways
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From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading Isaacson was top-bracket stuff, 'way out of his class.
suaveadjectiveUS /swɑːv/
having a sophisticated charm
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
top-bracket
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From this reading Isaacson was top-bracket stuff, 'way out of his class.
unrevealing
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From this reading Hence the sight of that suave and unrevealing face gave the putative Jones a more than temporary qualm.
UraniumnounUS /jərˈeɪniəm/
a heavy toxic silvery-white radioactive metallic element; occurs in many isotopes; used for nuclear fuels and nuclear weapons
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
Uranium's
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From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Costigan was not surprised to see the man he had known as Birkenfeld in Uranium's ornate conference room.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Isaacson was top-bracket stuff, 'way out of his class.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew, of course, that Spaceways owned Uranium, Inc., and the planet Eridan, lock, stock, and barrel; but it never entered his modest mind that his case would be of sufficient importance to warrant the personal attention of the Big Noise himself.
