(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
agentsnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənts/
plural of “agent” — an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
Burleson's
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From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was tongue-tied.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
cagenounUS /keɪdʒ/
an enclosure made or wire or metal bars in which birds or animals can be kept
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
cautiousadjectiveUS /ˈkɔːʃəs/
showing careful forethought
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
Felix
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From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
flownverbUS /floʊn/
inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
set up or found
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
inquirynounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪriː/
a search for knowledge
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
not any; not one
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
with low volume
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
ragedverbUS /reɪdʒd/
past form of “rage” — behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
refugeenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒi/
an exile who flees for safety
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
Scoland
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From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
express in words
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
tongue-tiedadjective
unable to express yourself clearly or fluently
From this reading But he was tongue-tied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But he was tongue-tied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His agents were able to tell him no more than did the broken door of Burleson's cabin on the Felix.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He set cautious inquiry on foot to ascertain what had become of the refugee.
at the time that
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading THIRTY DAYS Before many hours Scoland raged quietly when he found that his "wild man" had flown from the cage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He could do no more without publicity, which he did not court.
