the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
AshtonnounUS /ˈæʃtən/
British choreographer (1906-1988)
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
concludingadjectiveUS /kənˈkluːdɪŋ/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
consulatenounUS /ˈkɑːnsələt/
diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
someone who is a detective
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
didn't
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From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
doubtedverbUS /ˈdaʊtɪd/
past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Dick explained.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
set up or found
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “And where did you get to when you left the consulate?” demanded Colonel Ashton of Dick.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
Shirley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “We never doubted that we should get away in some manner,” declared Shirley.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
at the time that
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
in or at the place that
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “We were sure you would find us, but when the chance for escape came we took advantage of it.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “And when we found you had escaped we didn’t know where to look for you,” said Mr. Willing, in concluding the story of the search.
