84
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From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
AVENGERnounUS /əˈvendʒər/
someone who takes vengeance
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
Breeden
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From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
BURKEnounUS /bɜːrk/
British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
buyernounUS /ˈbaɪər/
a person who buys
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
clashnounUS /klæʃ/
A violent confrontation or disagreement between opposing forces or factions.
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
ConscientiousadjectiveUS /ˌkɑːnʃiˈenʃəs/
characterized by extreme care and great effort
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently, his speech was productive of instant results.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
DepartmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading Consequently, his speech was productive of instant results.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
loyaltynounUS /ˈlɔɪəlti/
the quality of being loyal
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
strongly marked; easily noticeable
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
misfortunesnounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃənz/
plural of “misfortune” — unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
a form of address for a man
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
on one occasion
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
productiveadjectiveUS /prəˈdʌktɪv/
producing or capable of producing (especially abundantly)
From this reading Consequently, his speech was productive of instant results.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Consequently, his speech was productive of instant results.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
Rexford
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From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Consequently, his speech was productive of instant results.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
swayverbUS /sweɪ/
move back and forth or sideways
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
TEDDYnounUS /ˈtedi/
plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
two times
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
undisputedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈpjuːtɪd/
generally agreed upon; not subject to dispute
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
untiringly
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From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading TEDDY BURKE, AVENGER The return of Mr. Rexford to Department 84 marked the beginning of a respite from the misfortunes that had visited Harry.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
which person or people
From this reading Mr. Rexford was a man who thought twice and spoke once.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Two days after his unexpected clash with Miss Breeden the buyer walked into the department and resumed his kindly but undisputed sway.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Conscientious to a degree he worked untiringly for the good of the firm who employed him and insisted on the same loyalty from the members of his department.
