used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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(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 T O N I G H T “I get it,” said the big man, “not all, but some.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
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used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
react verbally
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
BatnounUS /bæt/
nocturnal mouselike mammal with forelimbs modified to form membranous wings and anatomical adaptations for echolocation by which they navigate
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above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
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bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
bulgingadjectiveUS /ˈbʌldʒɪŋ/
curving or bulging outward
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
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carefully weighed
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(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
dickensnounUS /ˈdɪkənz/
a word used in exclamations of confusion
From this reading “What the dickens is that?”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
opinion or judgment
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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
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showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
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come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
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a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
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(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
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occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
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HellonounUS /həˈloʊ/
an expression of greeting
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belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
INGENUITYnounUS /ˌɪndʒəˈnuːətiː/
the power of creative imagination
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the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
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a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
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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 For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
a vaguely specified concern
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(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
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to a great degree or extent
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a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues
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used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
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in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
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a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
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belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
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on one occasion
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interpret something that is written or printed
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being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
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Scanlon's
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From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
an instance of visual perception
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(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
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specialistnounUS /ˈspeʃələst/
an expert who is devoted to one occupation or branch of learning
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a lightweight cord
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “What the dickens is that?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Once more he held up the weapon and now they read:
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
unwoundverbUS /ənˈwaʊnd/
inflected form of “unwind” — reverse the winding or twisting of
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
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any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
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used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What the dickens is that?”
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH A MATTER OF MUCH INGENUITY IS CONSIDERED “Hello!” said Bat, his eyes almost bulging at the sight.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading For answer the crime specialist unwound the string, drew another from the many in Scanlon’s hands, and wrapped it around the blade in turn.
