used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
surrounded by; in the company of
From this reading Prominent amongst them was Harkaway.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
ASSASSIN'SnounUS /əˈsæsənz/
possessive form of “assassin” — a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
audacitynounUS /ɑːˈdæs.ə.t̬i/
A willingness to take bold risks; insolent and daring boldness that defies all authority.
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
BrandnounUS /brænd/
a name given to a product or service
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
devilsnounUS /ˈdevəlz/
plural of “devil” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
the Hellenic branch of the Indo-European family of languages
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
GROSSadjectiveUS /ɡroʊs/
before any deductions
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
Harkaway
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From this reading Prominent amongst them was Harkaway.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
HUNSTON'S
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From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
inquireverbUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪr/
address a question to and expect an answer from
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
edge tool used as a cutting instrument; has a pointed blade with a sharp edge and a handle
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
immediately past
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
staying power
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
Magog
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From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
MATHIASnounUS /məˈθaɪəs/
United States athlete who won Olympic gold medals in the decathlon (born in 1930)
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
MAZEnounUS /meɪz/
complex system of paths or tunnels in which it is easy to get lost
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
MEETSnounUS /miːts/
plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
minutelyadverbUS /ˈmɪnətli/
in minute detail
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
MOLEnounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
OUTRAGEnounUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
ProminentadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːmənənt/
having a quality that thrusts itself into attention
From this reading Prominent amongst them was Harkaway.
Quasimodo
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From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
spoiltadjective
having the character or disposition harmed by pampering or oversolicitous attention
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Prominent amongst them was Harkaway.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading The audacity of the fearless Greek had carried him through so far, but Quasimodo had spoilt him at last.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
TROUBLE-THE
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From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
precisely as stated
From this reading A number of gentlemen in the company began to inquire very minutely into the affair.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
which person or people
From this reading Quasimodo, who had detected one of the devils, was Magog Brand.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading HUNSTON'S ADVENTURE--MOLE IN A MAZE--HE MEETS AN EVIL SPIRIT--GROSS OUTRAGE ON HIS WOODEN LEGS--MATHIAS IN TROUBLE-THE ASSASSIN'S KNIFE.
