used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
prior to a specified or implied time
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
Beratinsky
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From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
Calabressa
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From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
Calabressa's
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From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
compactnounUS /ˈkɑːmpækt/
a small cosmetics case with a mirror; to be carried in a woman's purse
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
absence of light or illumination
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
increase twofold
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
FIATnounUS /ˈfaɪæt/
a legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge)
From this reading FIAT JUSTITIA.
travel through the air; be airborne
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
made afraid
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
how
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From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
of the present time and place
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
JUSTITIA
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From this reading FIAT JUSTITIA.
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 However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
LindnounUS /lɪnd/
Swedish soprano who toured the United States under the management of P. T. Barnum (1820-1887)
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
maintainverbUS /meɪnˈteɪn/
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
engage in
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
not any; not one
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
with speed
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
Reitzei
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From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
securitynounUS /sɪˈkjʊrəti/
the state of being free from danger or injury
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
try to get or reach
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
shrewdlyadverbUS /ˈʃruːdli/
in a shrewd manner
From this reading However, as Calabressa shrewdly perceived, Reitzei was in the dark as to how much the Council knew already.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
the underside of footwear or a golf club
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
a special situation
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This scheme of Calabressa's had been so rapidly conceived and put in execution, that he had had no time to think of its possible or certain consequences, in the event of his being successful.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His immediate and sole anxiety was to make sure of his captive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
which person or people
From this reading There was always the chance that a frightened and feeble creature like Reitzei might double back; he might fly to Lind and Beratinsky, and seek security in a new compact; for who could prove any thing if the three were to maintain their innocence?
