used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
assistant's
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From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
Atkins
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From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
Breeden
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From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
diligentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪlɪdʒənt/
quietly and steadily persevering especially in detail or exactness
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
disordernounUS /dɪˈsɔːrdər/
a physical condition in which there is a disturbance of normal functioning
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
displeasurenounUS /dɪˈspleʒər/
the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
elusiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈluːsɪv/
difficult to describe
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
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 In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
engage in
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
a particular point in time
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
omissionnounUS /oʊˈmɪʃən/
a mistake resulting from neglect
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
scapegoatnounUS /ˈskeɪpɡoʊt/
someone who is punished for the errors of others
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
scotfree
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From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The moment she had finished bringing order out of disorder, she set out on a diligent hunt for him about the department.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
shieldedadjectiveUS /ˈʃiːldɪd/
(used especially of machinery) protected by a shield to prevent injury
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
sinsnounUS /sɪnz/
plural of “sin” — estrangement from god
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
SPEAKSverbUS /spiːks/
third-person singular of “speak” — express in speech
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Although she had shielded Leon from the assistant’s displeasure she did not intend that he should escape scotfree.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HARRY SPEAKS HIS MIND For reasons best known to herself, Miss Breeden had chosen to make Harry the scapegoat for Leon Atkins’ sins of omission.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The object of her search, however, was elusive as well as lazy.
which person or people
From this reading In her heart she knew exactly who was at fault.
