used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
from appearances alone
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
attendingnounUS /əˈtendɪŋ/
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
Craig
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
a boy or man
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
a young female
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
and nothing more
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
misunderstoodadjectiveUS /ˌmɪsəndərˈstʊd/
wrongly understood
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
Neale
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
originallyadverbUS /ərˈɪdʒənəli/
in an original manner
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
participate in games or sport
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
with low volume
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
smilinglyadverbUS /ˈsmaɪlɪŋli/
with smiles; in a smiling manner
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
stareverbUS /ster/
look at with fixed eyes
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
precisely as stated
From this reading Not a bad plan originally--something of a criminal genius that fellow Neale--but he failed to count on the fact that I was very much alive, and fully capable of attending to my own affairs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
used to ask for information about something
From this reading By the way, what part did the girl play in this little conspiracy?
which person or people
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
the words that are spoken
From this reading I CHANGE FRONT This statement of his identity, spoken calmly, and smilingly, was such a surprise that I could but stare at the man, half convinced I had misunderstood his words.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You see, Craig," he continued quietly, apparently comprehending my state of mind, "your little game is up.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading Merely a friend of yours, who came along for company?"
