filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
anew
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ASTOUNDING RUSE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
ASTOUNDINGadjectiveUS /əˈstaʊndɪŋ/
bewildering or striking dumb with wonder
From this reading AN ASTOUNDING RUSE.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
an occurrence of something
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
confidentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnfədəntli/
with confidence; in a confident manner
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
else
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From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
GillespienounUS /ɡəˈlespi/
United States jazz trumpeter and exponent of bebop (1917-1993)
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
the act of departing
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
he's
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From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
I'm
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From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
and nothing more
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
NickverbUS /nɪk/
cut slightly, with a razor
From this reading Nick smiled slightly.
not any; not one
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
RUSEnounUS /ruːz/
a deceptive maneuver (especially to avoid capture)
From this reading AN ASTOUNDING RUSE.
cut with a saw
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Nick smiled slightly.
past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Nick smiled slightly.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Of course, we could both stay there, and you could walk in and collar him while he was holding me up, but I’m afraid he may be watching the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In that case, he would be suspicious if he saw any one else going in and not coming out again, no matter whether he recognized you or not.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading Gillespie went on more confidently: “It ought to give him the shock of his life to think he’s dealing merely with me, and then to have you reveal yourself to him.
