used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
checkingverbUS /ˈtʃekɪŋ/
-ing form of “check” — examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
cloudyadjectiveUS /ˈklaʊdi/
lacking definite form or limits
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
comprehendingverbUS /ˌkɑːmprɪˈhendɪŋ/
-ing form of “comprehend” — get the meaning of something
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
deceiveverbUS /dɪˈsiːv/
be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
embarrassingadjectiveUS /ɪmˈberəsɪŋ/
hard to deal with; especially causing pain or embarrassment
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
FigsnounUS /fɪɡz/
plural of “fig” — a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
Firmstone
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From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
set up or found
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
guardingverbUS /ˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “guard” — to keep watch over
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
liableadjectiveUS /ˈlaɪəbəl/
at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
move something or somebody to a lower position
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
meltingnounUS /ˈmeltɪŋ/
the process whereby heat changes something from a solid to a liquid
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
of an obscure nature
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
not any; not one
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
occurverbUS /əˈkɜːr/
come to pass
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
oppositionnounUS /ˌɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
primeadjectiveUS /praɪm/
first in rank or degree
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
tacitlyadverbUS /ˈtæsɪtli/
in a tacit manner; by unexpressed agreement
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
ThistlesnounUS /ˈθɪsəlz/
plural of “thistle” — any of numerous plants of the family Compositae and especially of the genera Carduus and Cirsium and Onopordum having prickly-edged leaves
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
in or at the place that
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was of prime importance to have the river watched by an absolutely trustworthy man, and Firmstone was in no danger of having an embarrassing number from whom to choose.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was with a feeling of relief that he tacitly confided the guarding of the river to Zephyr.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A day or two of cold, cloudy weather was liable to occur at any time, and this, checking the melting of the snow, would lower the river to a point where it would be possible to search for, and to recover the safe.
ZephyrnounUS /ˈzefər/
a slight wind (usually refreshing)
From this reading _Figs and Thistles_ Though Zephyr had not explained his plan of operations in detail, Firmstone found no difficulty in comprehending it.
Zephyr's
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From this reading While he offered no opposition to Zephyr's carrying out his scheme of having his mysterious disappearance reported, he was fully satisfied that it would not deceive Pierre for an instant.
