used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
be able to spare or give up
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
(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 "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
BlairnounUS /bler/
British statesman who became prime minister in 1997 (born in 1953)
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
DENnounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
an opposing military force
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
at any time
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
Greenough
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From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
LynchverbUS /lɪntʃ/
kill without legal sanction
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
and nothing more
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
overreachedverbUS /ˈoʊvərriːtʃt/
past form of “overreach” — fail by aiming too high or trying too hard
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
PHIL
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From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
policemannounUS /pəˈliːsmən/
a member of a police force
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
repugnantadjectiveUS /rɪˈpʌɡnənt/
offensive to the mind
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
RETURNSnounUS /rɪˈtɜːrnz/
plural of “return” — document giving the tax collector information about the taxpayer's tax liability
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
scoundrelsnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəlz/
plural of “scoundrel” — a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
sixty-fiveadjective
being five more than sixty
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
swindledverbUS /ˈswɪndəld/
past form of “swindle” — deprive of by deceit
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I felt that I could afford to lose sixty-five dollars better than ever before; but I did not like the idea of being swindled.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
toolnounUS /tuːl/
an implement used in the practice of a vocation
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was especially repugnant to be overreached by such scoundrels as Lynch and Blair, though the latter appeared to be only the tool of the former.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
at the time that
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH PHIL RETURNS TO THE DEN OF THE ENEMY.
worriedadjectiveUS /ˈwɜːrid/
afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Your father was very much worried when he heard you were arrested."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I did not like to give the man the money, but your father thought that, as he was a policeman, it was all right," Mrs. Greenough explained.
