used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
bootnounUS /buːt/
footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
confined by bonds
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
cooperateverbUS /koʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
work together on a common enterprise of project
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
CouncilmannounUS /ˈkaʊnsəlmən/
a man who is a council member
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
CurtisnounUS /ˈkɜːrtəs/
English botanical writer and publisher (1746-1799)
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
duplicateverbUS /ˈduːpləkət/
make or do or perform again
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
duplicationsnounUS /ˌduːplɪˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “duplication” — a copy that corresponds to an original exactly
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
effectiveadjectiveUS /ɪˈfektɪv/
producing or capable of producing an intended result or having a striking effect
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
Fleigh's
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From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
gagverbUS /ɡæɡ/
prevent from speaking out
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
gruntnounUS /ɡrʌnt/
the short low gruff noise of the kind made by hogs
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
humornounUS /ˈhjuːmər/
a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
impersonallyadverb
without warmth
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
JeremiahnounUS /ˌdʒerəˈmaɪə/
(Old Testament) an Israelite prophet who is remembered for his angry lamentations (jeremiads) about the wickedness of his people (circa 626-587 BC)
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
jowlsnounUS /dʒaʊlz/
plural of “jowl” — the jaw in vertebrates that is hinged to open the mouth
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
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 And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
knotsnounUS /nɑːts/
plural of “knot” — a tight cluster of people or things
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
muffledadjectiveUS /ˈmʌfəld/
being or made softer or less loud or clear
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
on one occasion
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
overthrownounUS /ˈoʊvərθroʊ/
the termination of a ruler or institution (especially by force)
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
perfectionnounUS /pərˈfekʃən/
the state of being without a flaw or defect
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
plantedadjectiveUS /ˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
ribsnounUS /rɪbz/
plural of “rib” — support resembling the rib of an animal
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
simulacrumnoun
an insubstantial or vague semblance
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
in or at that place or location
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
toenounUS /toʊ/
one of the digits of the foot
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quite impersonally, he planted the toe of his boot in Curtis' ribs, listened to the muffled grunt of pain, and decided that the gag was effective.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But a duplicate of Curtis, a simulacrum which could not be distinguished from the real man, would follow Fleigh's orders to perfection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading And one man, Jeremiah Greek, knew the secret of making the duplications...._ Max Fleigh's heavy jowls relaxed and he chuckled without humor as he examined the knots that bound the man at his feet.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading _Councilman Curtis would never cooperate with Max Fleigh's plans for overthrow.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading For once, Slim had done a good job, and there was nothing wrong.
