(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 ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
arouseverbUS /ərˈaʊz/
call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
BernardnounUS /bərˈnɑːrd/
French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
Bernard'snounUS /bərˈnɑːrdz/
possessive form of “bernard” — French physiologist noted for research on secretions of the alimentary canal and the glycogenic function of the liver (1813-1878)
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
BrentnounUS /brent/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
brusqueadjectiveUS /brʌsk/
marked by rude or peremptory shortness
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
CarsonnounUS /ˈkɑːrsən/
United States biologist remembered for her opposition to the use of pesticides that were hazardous to wildlife (1907-1964)
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
an occurrence of something
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
contentedadjectiveUS /kənˈtentəd/
satisfied or showing satisfaction with things as they are
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
discreetlyadverbUS /dɪˈskriːtli/
with discretion; prudently and with wise self-restraint
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
expensenounUS /ɪkˈspens/
amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
GrahamnounUS /ˈɡreɪəm/
United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
imperturbableadjective
not easily perturbed or excited or upset; marked by extreme calm and composure
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
inquiringadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪərɪŋ/
given to inquiry
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
Landis
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From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
man-hunting
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From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
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 Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
overbearingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊvərˈberɪŋ/
expecting unquestioning obedience
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Bernard was subtle, far more subtle than his brusque, sometimes overbearing methods seemed to indicate.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Of this he had shown ample evidence in the Carson case.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
a subdivision of a particular kind of thing
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was the type of case to arouse every man-hunting instinct in the subtle old detective.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Landis contented himself with an inquiring glance toward his imperturbable friend.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading ALL THE YOUNG PEOPLE Brent smiled openly and Graham discreetly at Bernard’s expense.
