used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
move towards
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
constable's
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From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
a man of refinement
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
the act of giving
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
a message received and understood
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
JetnounUS /dʒet/
an airplane powered by one or more jet engines
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
loiterverbUS /ˈlɔɪtər/
be about
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
engage in
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
managernounUS /ˈmænədʒər/
someone who controls resources and expenditures
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
on one occasion
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
RECOGNITIONnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
express in words
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
having a supporting base
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
suitedadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtɪd/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
carry out
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
hard to endure
From this reading A RECOGNITION Jet did not spend much time trying to induce the prisoners to take advantage of the constable's offer.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It suited his plans best to have them refuse, and, after giving the information, he walked back to the hotel, as if the one desire of his life was to get a good supper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
at the time that
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
in or at the place that
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading While standing in the office trying to make up his mind whom he could approach, in order to get this information, the manager joined him, as he asked:
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
but in spite of that
From this reading When the meal was finished the night had fully come, and he would have set out at once to loiter around the constable's house but for the fact that as yet he did not know where that gentleman lived.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "What did the boys say when you told them what was to be done?"
