used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
aristocracynounUS /ˌerəˈstɑːkrəsi/
a privileged class holding hereditary titles
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
for the reason that
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
buttonnounUS /ˈbʌtən/
a round fastener sewn to shirts and coats etc to fit through buttonholes
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
cleverlyadverbUS /ˈklevərli/
in a clever manner
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
CommissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
well in the past; former
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
a boy or man
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
gaiternounUS /ˈɡeɪtər/
a cloth covering (a legging) that covers the instep and ankles
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
the act of departing
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
helpfuladjectiveUS /ˈhelpfəl/
providing assistance or serving a useful function
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
Kate
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
immediately past
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
not caught with the senses or the mind
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
mobilizedverbUS /ˈmoʊbəlaɪzd/
past form of “mobilize” — make ready for action or use
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
owedverbUS /oʊd/
past form of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
Pretherston
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From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
promotionnounUS /prəˈmoʊʃən/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
on the contrary
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
recommendationnounUS /ˌrekəmənˈdeɪʃən/
something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
resourcesnounUS /ˈriːsɔːrsɪz/
plural of “resource” — available source of wealth; a new or reserve supply that can be drawn upon when needed
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
scionnounUS /ˈsaɪən/
a descendent or heir
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
shadowingnounUS /ˈʃæd.oʊ.ɪŋ/
An advanced language learning technique where a student repeats speech immediately after hearing it.
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
required or under orders
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
swindleverbUS /ˈswɪndəl/
deprive of by deceit
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Anyway, I don’t think there is much to be gained from shadowing her, because she knows she is under observation and acts accordingly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading There is supposed to be a fellow watching her all the time, but he seems to have missed her rather cleverly.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
belonging to which person
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Michael Pretherston was back at the Yard in time to catch his chief before he departed for the day.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If we took Kate on any charge it would not prevent the swindle going forward,” he said; “you may be sure she has mobilized all her resources and her little army is ready to the last button of the last gaiter.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Commissioner T.B. Smith, to whose recommendation this young scion of the aristocracy owed his promotion, was not helpful.
