used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And shortly, too.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
any thing at all
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
a young person of either sex
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
commitverbUS /kəˈmɪt/
perform an act, usually with a negative connotation
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
characterized by great determination
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
ENCOUNTERverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
eventuallyadverbUS /ɪˈventʃəwəli/
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
in a free manner
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
how
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From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
roamverbUS /roʊm/
move about aimlessly or without any destination, often in search of food or employment
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
robberiesnounUS /ˈrɑːbəriz/
plural of “robbery” — larceny by threat of violence
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
for a short time
From this reading And shortly, too.
the state of being asleep
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And shortly, too.
torchnounUS /tɔːrtʃ/
a light usually carried in the hand; consists of some flammable substance
From this reading He might lead away another child, he might commit more robberies, he might put the torch to a house full of sleeping persons, he might do anything.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If the man was permitted to roam the streets of the town freely, God knows what damage he might eventually do and what crimes he might have up his sleeve.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But they were determined to put an end to the mystery.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading ENCOUNTER The boys did not know what to do nor how to do it.
