used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
in actual fact
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
(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 All conditions were decidedly in his favor.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
artisticadjectiveUS /ɑːrˈtɪstɪk/
relating to or characteristic of art or artists
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
conceiveverbUS /kənˈsiːv/
have the idea for
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process
From this reading All conditions were decidedly in his favor.
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
convinceverbUS /kənˈvɪns/
make (someone) agree, understand, or realize the truth or validity of something
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
decidedlyadverbUS /ˌdɪˈsaɪdədli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading All conditions were decidedly in his favor.
forsaken by owner or inhabitants
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
wanted intensely
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
promote over another
From this reading All conditions were decidedly in his favor.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
fraudnounUS /frɔːd/
intentional deception resulting in injury to another person
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
gamblernounUS /ˈɡæmblər/
a person who wagers money on the outcome of games or sporting events
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
a young female
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
Hawley
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From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
implantedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈplæntɪd/
(used especially of ideas or principles) deeply rooted; firmly fixed or held
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
improveverbUS /ˌɪmˈpruːv/
to make better
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
Keith
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From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
landingnounUS /ˈlændɪŋ/
an intermediate platform in a staircase
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
Maclaire
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From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
and nothing more
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
that is looked for
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
temptedverbUS /ˈtemptɪd/
past form of “tempt” — dispose or incline or entice to
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Keith paused at the landing, looking down into the deserted office, almost tempted to return and force Hawley into a confession of his purpose.
totallyadverbUS /ˈtoʊtəli/
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
not conscious; lacking awareness and the capacity for sensory perception as if asleep or dead
From this reading He merely needed to convince the girl that she was actually the party sought, and she would go forward, playing the game he desired, believing herself right, totally unconscious of any fraud.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All conditions were decidedly in his favor.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
woman'snounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading In spite of the vague suspicion of evil which the plainsman had implanted within the woman's mind, the other possessed the advantage, and would certainly improve it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was easy for him to conceive what would be the final result of this interview between the artistic gambler and Miss Maclaire.
