used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
assistantnounUS /əˈsɪstənt/
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
for the reason that
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
an orange of low brightness and saturation
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
chemicalsnounUS /ˈkemɪkəlz/
plural of “chemical” — material produced by or used in a reaction involving changes in atoms or molecules
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
displaynounUS /dɪˈspleɪ/
something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
any strong feeling
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
divisible by two
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
illusionnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒən/
an erroneous mental representation
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
ineffectiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnɪˈfektɪv/
not producing an intended effect
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
injurynounUS /ˈɪndʒəri/
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
a feeling of jealous envy (especially of a rival)
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
Joe
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From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
Loper
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From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
engage in
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
sobbingnounUS /ˈsɑːbɪŋ/
convulsive gasp made while weeping
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
spoilverbUS /spɔɪl/
make a mess of, destroy or ruin
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
come to a halt, stop moving
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
SUMMONSnounUS /ˈsʌmənz/
a request to be present
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The latter's face showed his great surprise.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
TednounUS /ted/
a tough youth of 1950's and 1960's wearing Edwardian style clothes
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A STRANGE SUMMONS Joe Strong looked from the sobbing Harry Loper to the amazed Ted Brown.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
usingnounUS /ˈjuːzɪŋ/
an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading For an instant Joe had an ugly suspicion that his new assistant had played him false--that, because of jealousy or from some other motive, he had mixed the chemicals in some way to make them ineffective.
what's
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From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading This would spoil the illusion, or it might even cause injury.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "Look here, Harry! what's the matter?" cried Joe, purposely using a rough voice, so as to stop, if possible, the display of emotion on the part of the youth.
