used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
bombnounUS /bɑːm/
an explosive device fused to explode under specific conditions
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
Bremenhof
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From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
Burski's
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From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
with self-possession (especially in times of stress)
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
an occurrence of something
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
certaintynounUS /ˈsɜːrtənti/
the state of being certain
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
clevernessnounUS /ˈklev.ər.nəs/
The quality of being intelligent, quick to understand, and resourceful in danger.
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
coldestadjectiveUS /ˈkoʊldəst/
superlative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
consolationnounUS /ˌkɑːnsəˈleɪʃən/
the comfort you feel when consoled in times of disappointment
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
driftverbUS /drɪft/
be in motion due to some air or water current
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
dynamitenounUS /ˈdaɪnəmaɪt/
an explosive containing nitrate sensitized with nitroglycerin absorbed on wood pulp
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
divisible by two
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
flakesnounUS /fleɪks/
plural of “flake” — a crystal of snow
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
fooledverbUS /fuːld/
past form of “fool” — make a fool or dupe of
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
fooler
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
brought together in one place
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
on one occasion
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
one's
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From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
and nothing more
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
with speed
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
SPYverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
sufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Once started, however, my suspicions gathered like snow flakes in a drift, and quickly hardened into certainty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
a special situation
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
the act of testing something
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
at the time that
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A little thing will suffice to start suspicion; and in this case it was that strange look which I had surprised on Burski’s face.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Everything seemed to be as highly charged with doubt, as a bomb with dynamite.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
wofully
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From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SPY WORK It is never pleasant to have to admit even in the secrecy of one’s own private thoughts that one has been fooled; nor does the cleverness of the fooler afford any but the coldest consolation.
worstednounUS /ˈwɜːrstɪd/
a woolen fabric with a hard textured surface and no nap; woven of worsted yarns "he wore a worsted suit"
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet when I sat down to think things over calmly, I could come to only one conclusion--that in my trial of wits against Bremenhof and his agents I had been wofully worsted.
