used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A WOMAN'S LOGIC.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
delayedadjectiveUS /dɪˈleɪd/
not as far along as normal in development
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
designedlyadverb
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
fulfilmentnoun
a feeling of satisfaction at having achieved your desires
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
Hildreth
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From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
Hildreth's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
interferencenounUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrəns/
a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
evidencing the possession of inside information
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
LOGICnounUS /ˈlɑːdʒɪk/
the branch of philosophy that analyzes inference
From this reading A WOMAN'S LOGIC.
machinerynounUS /məˈʃiːnəri/
machines or machine systems collectively
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
Mellikoff
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
a particular point in time
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
Newbolds
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From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
obtainingverbUS /əbˈteɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
overlookedadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərlʊkt/
not taken into account
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
continue talking
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
summarynounUS /ˈsʌməri/
a brief statement that presents the main points in a concise form
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
therebyadverbUS /ˈðerˈbaɪ/
by that means or because of that
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
Tremain
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
unbefriended
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
undertakingnounUS /ˈʌndərteɪkɪŋ/
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
warrantnounUS /ˈwɔːrənt/
a writ from a court commanding police to perform specified acts
From this reading In calling into action the machinery of the law, and thereby obtaining the warrant for Miss Hildreth's arrest, he overlooked one point.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
well-laid
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
at the time that
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The first check experienced by Count Mellikoff in the fulfilment of his well-laid plans, was one of which he took but slight account.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He had designedly delayed this summary action until such a moment, when knowing the Newbolds and Mr. Tremain to be well out of his way, he could proceed without apprehension of interference on their part.
WOMAN'SnounUS /ˈwʊmənz/
possessive form of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading A WOMAN'S LOGIC.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He was quite well aware that to act against their combined forces would be a far more serious undertaking than to attack Miss Hildreth alone and unbefriended.
