4
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From this reading Azrael 4b.
5
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From this reading To main storyline: 5.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
Azrael
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From this reading Azrael 4b.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading Azrael 4b.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
something that interests you because it is important or affects you
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
Cortin
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From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
couldn't
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From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
enjoyableadjectiveUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪəbəl/
affording satisfaction or pleasure
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
of the present time and place
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
immediately past
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
most important element
From this reading To main storyline: 5.
engage in
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
Odeon
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From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
problemsnounUS /ˈprɑːbləmz/
plural of “problem” — a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
procedurenounUS /prəˈsiːdʒər/
a particular course of action intended to achieve a result
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
scar-faced
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From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
in a serious manner
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
ShannonnounUS /ˈʃænən/
United States electrical engineer who pioneered mathematical communication theory (1916-2001)
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
the place where something begins, where it springs into being
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
storylinenounUS /ˈstɔːrilaɪn/
the plot of a book or play or film
From this reading To main storyline: 5.
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
ultimatelyadverbUS /ˈʌltəmətli/
as the end result of a succession or process
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
precisely as stated
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Before then, though, the scar-faced man could be made to suffer--which would be a very enjoyable procedure indeed, after the problems that particular individual had caused him since their last encounter.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading And there was always the chance Odeon would make a bad decision--though considering the effect that would have on Shannon himself, he couldn't seriously wish for it.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Cortin, of course, was his immediate concern, though Odeon would ultimately be the source of far more difficulty for him.
