used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
a boy or man
From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
with resolute determination
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading MATT GOES TROUBLE-HUNTING.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
how
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From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
I'm
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From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
Isn't
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From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
MATTnounUS /mæt/
the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading MATT GOES TROUBLE-HUNTING.
Matt'snounUS /mætz/
possessive form of “matt” — the property of having little or no contrast; lacking highlights or gloss
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
not any; not one
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
a brief written record
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
Plympton
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From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
signaturenounUS /ˈsɪɡnətʃər/
your name written in your own handwriting
From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
signedadjectiveUS /saɪnd/
having a handwritten signature
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading I'm not that sort of a fellow, Colonel Plympton.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
treacherousadjectiveUS /ˈtretʃərəs/
dangerously unstable and unpredictable
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
TROUBLE-HUNTING
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From this reading MATT GOES TROUBLE-HUNTING.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading No matter how firmly convinced Colonel Plympton had been regarding Matt's treacherous intentions, the tremendous shock the note gave him was too real to be feigned.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes, sir, so far as I can see; but certainly I never signed any paper like that.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Isn't that your signature, King?" demanded Plympton.
