used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
(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 Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
betrayalnounUS /bɪˈtreɪ.əl/
The action of betraying one's country, a group, or a person; breach of trust.
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
designsnounUS /dɪˈzaɪnz/
plural of “design” — the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
detective'snounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
possessive form of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
Fanks
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From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
Francis
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From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
past form of “guess” — expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
JudasnounUS /ˈdʒuːdəs/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
Marson
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From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
come together
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
absolutely essential
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
not any; not one
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
a brief written record
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
on one occasion
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
and nothing more
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
in other respects or ways
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
perplexedadjectiveUS /pərˈplekst/
full of difficulty or confusion or bewilderment
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
receivingverbUS /rəˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
schemesnounUS /skiːmz/
plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
get by special effort
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
try to get or reach
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
unbosomed
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From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
voluntarilyadverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈterəli/
out of your own free will
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Francis Marson was considerably perplexed at receiving a note from Fanks, asking for an interview.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He guessed at once that Judas had broken faith and unbosomed himself to the detective, but what puzzled him was the reason the Frenchman had for such betrayal.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Filled with this idea, Marson summoned up all his courage, and prepared to meet the coming storm with as brave a front as possible.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The only way in which Marson could account for the detective's request was that he must have learned the secret of Judas, otherwise there would be no reason why he should seek an interview.
but in spite of that
From this reading In order to secure the success of his schemes, it was necessary that he should keep silent, yet he had evidently voluntarily revealed his secret knowledge, and thus rendered it useless to himself and his designs.
