used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The commissioner appeared to hesitate.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
ClinchverbUS /klɪntʃ/
secure or fasten by flattening the ends of nails or bolts
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
anything that covers or conceals
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
commissionernounUS /kəˈmɪʃənər/
a government administrator
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading The commissioner appeared to hesitate.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
how
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From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
imprudentadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːdənt/
not prudent or wise
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
interpretersnounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətərz/
plural of “interpreter” — someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
intrusted
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From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
soliloquynounUS /səˈlɪləkwi/
speech you make to yourself
From this reading "It might be imprudent," he replied at length, in a half soliloquy.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Can they be intrusted with a secret of so much importance?"
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading "Never mind, then--never mind," said Clinch; "I think we can do without them.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I am ready," replied Clinch, taking up his cloak, and throwing it over his shoulders; "but, General Thompson," said he, turning to the commissioner, "how about your interpreters?
