used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
Bateato
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From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
the lower side of anything
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
inflected form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
departingverbUS /dɪˈpɑːrtɪŋ/
-ing form of “depart” — move away from a place into another direction
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
GLADWIN
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From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
the act of departing
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
immensitynoun
unusual largeness in size or extent or number
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
inanimateadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈnænəmət/
belonging to the class of nouns denoting nonliving things
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
insolentadjectiveUS /ˈɪnsələnt/
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
the force of workers available
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
millionairenounUS /ˌmɪljəˈner/
a person whose material wealth is valued at more than a million dollars
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
nonchalancenounUS /ˈnɑːnʃəˈlɑːns/
the trait of remaining calm and seeming not to care; a casual lack of concern
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
yielding a fair profit
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
a human being
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
Phelan
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From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
PolicemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
pursueverbUS /pərˈsuː/
carry out or participate in an activity; be involved in
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
realizationnounUS /ˈriːləˈzeɪʃən/
coming to understand something clearly and distinctly
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
sticksnounUS /stɪks/
plural of “stick” — an implement consisting of a length of wood
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
TRAVERS
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From this reading TRAVERS GLADWIN GOES IN SEARCH OF HIMSELF.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
undecidedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪˈsaɪdɪd/
not brought to a conclusion; subject to further thought
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
past form of “urge” — force or impel in an indicated direction
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
weren't
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From this reading They weren't paying any more attention to him than they were to the inanimate sticks of furniture in the room.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Policeman Michael Phelan was at first undecided whether to pursue the departing Bateato and arrest him as a suspicious person or to remain on the scene of mystery and get to the bottom of what was going forward.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He chose the latter plan upon the inspiration that if he arrested a millionaire he would get his name in the paper and Rose might read of it and come to some realization of the immensity of his official dignity.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was further urged to this course by the insolent nonchalance of the two young men.
