used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
for the reason that
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
CafenounUS /kəˈfeɪ/
a small restaurant where drinks and snacks are sold
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
dependedverbUS /dɪˈpendəd/
past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
divenounUS /daɪv/
a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
DOCUMENTnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
DRUCE
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From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
Druce's
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From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
assemble or get together
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
a young female
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
Randall
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From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
SIGNIFICANTadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
SinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The girl depended upon two things for protection.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading DRUCE SIGNS A SIGNIFICANT DOCUMENT Mary Randall realized that she was playing a dangerous game.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading She had placed herself in Druce's power because taking that risk had seemed to her the best way to gather evidence against the Cafe Sinister.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Her whole campaign for the week that she was to be in Druce's dive had been mapped out before she set foot so unexpectedly inside his door.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading She had not acted without laying her plans carefully.
