used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
Cleanor
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From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
contactnounUS /ˈkɑːntækt/
close interaction
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
distastefuladjectiveUS /dɪˈsteɪstfəl/
not pleasing in odor or taste
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
plural of “habit” — an established custom
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
Hasdrubal's
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From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
hinderverbUS /ˈhɪndər/
be a hindrance or obstacle to
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
and nothing more
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
held up in the air
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
engage in
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
not any; not one
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
profitedverbUS /ˈprɑːfətəd/
past form of “profit” — derive a benefit from
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
revoltingadjectiveUS /riˈvoʊltɪŋ/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
relieve from
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
SCIPIOnounUS /ˈsɪpioʊ/
Roman general who commanded the invasion of Carthage in the second Punic War and defeated Hannibal at Zama (circa 237-183 BC)
From this reading SCIPIO SETS TO WORK.
SETSnounUS /sets/
plural of “set” — a group of things of the same kind that belong together and are so used
From this reading SCIPIO SETS TO WORK.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SCIPIO SETS TO WORK.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading And Hasdrubal's personal habits were revolting to his taste.
at the time that
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Cleanor, though he had no proofs of Hasdrubal's complicity in the crime just committed, could not rid himself of the suspicion that he had had something to do with it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading No one profited by it more; he had been present when the deed was done, and had not spoken a word or lifted a finger to hinder it.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SCIPIO SETS TO WORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Such a suspicion was enough in itself to make any post which brought him into close contact with the general distasteful to the young man.
