used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
ACIDadjectiveUS /ˈæsəd/
harsh or corrosive in tone
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
a youthful male person
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
CARBOLIC
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From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
concealsverbUS /kənˈsiːlz/
third-person singular of “conceal” — prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
cunningadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
Geraldine
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From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading And how had he got it?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And how had he got it?
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
how
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From this reading And how had he got it?
idiotnounUS /ˈɪdiːət/
a person of subnormal intelligence
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And how had he got it?
jawverbUS /dʒɔː/
talk socially without exchanging too much information
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
lurchverbUS /lɜːrtʃ/
walk as if unable to control one's movements
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
past form of “obtain” — come into possession of
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
ORRISnounUS /ˈɔːrɪs/
German iris having large white flowers with lavender-tinged falls and a fragrant rhizome
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
paranoiacnounUS /ˌperəˈnɔɪæk/
a person afflicted with paranoia
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
relaxedadjectiveUS /rɪˈlækst/
without strain or anxiety
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
ROOTnounUS /ruːt/
(botany) the usually underground organ that lacks buds or leaves or nodes; absorbs water and mineral salts; usually it anchors the plant to the ground
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
summonverbUS /ˈsʌmən/
call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
symptomnounUS /ˈsɪmptəm/
(medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
propel through the air
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
German conductor (1876-1962)
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
WellsnounUS /welz/
prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)
From this reading Geraldine and Mrs. Wells knew his former methods.
in or at the place that
From this reading ORRIS ROOT AND CARBOLIC ACID WHERE had the boy obtained money?
which person or people
From this reading Like a paranoiac under examination who is quite aware of every symptom that might betray him, and conceals them, Walter could temporarily throw off the look of the idiot, the hanging jaw, the lurch.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading The ordinary relaxed figure of the boy suggested a mind without a scheme, but on the trail of money he could summon wonderful powers of cunning.
