(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
accomplishingverbUS /əˈkɑːmplɪʃɪŋ/
-ing form of “accomplish” — put in effect
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
(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 He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
eagerly desirous
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
Battleton
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From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
Christy
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From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
without stop or interruption
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
country'snounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
possessive form of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
increase twofold
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
impostornounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːstər/
a person who makes deceitful pretenses
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
a message received and understood
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
come into possession of
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
PASSFORD
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
pilotverbUS /ˈpaɪlət/
operate an airplane
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
on the contrary
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
reflectionsnounUS /rɪˈflekʃənz/
plural of “reflection” — a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
in the near future
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
treasonableadjective
having the character of, or characteristic of, a traitor
From this reading His reflections assured him that some one had chosen the _role_ of an impostor for the purpose of accomplishing some treasonable object, and he was anxious to fathom the mystery for his country's sake rather than his own.
Vernon
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From this reading LIEUTENANT PASSFORD AND HIS APPARENT DOUBLE The Vernon continued on her course, and in another hour the pilot had been discharged.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
which person or people
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading He was extremely anxious to see the officer who had taken his name and assumed his character, as he was to obtain all the information within his reach.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Christy had puzzled his brains over the events of the day and the night before without being able to arrive at any satisfactory conclusion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Captain Battleton would soon begin his investigation, and Christy was confident that the sick officer would be proved to be the impostor.
