used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
aptadjectiveUS /æpt/
(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
brewedverbUS /bruːd/
past form of “brew” — prepare by brewing
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
cause to move by pulling
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
encourageverbUS /enˈkɜːrɪdʒ/
contribute to the progress or growth of
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
the force of workers available
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
moosenounUS /muːs/
large northern deer with enormous flattened antlers in the male; called “elk” in Europe and “moose” in North America
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
nectarnounUS /ˈnektər/
a sweet liquid secretion that is attractive to pollinators
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
notorietynounUS /ˌnoʊtərˈaɪəti/
the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
others
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From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
OttawanounUS /ˈɑːtəwɑː/
a member of the Algonquian people of southern Ontario
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
by chance
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
publicitynounUS /pəˈblɪsəti/
a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
strategicadjectiveUS /strəˈtiːdʒɪk/
relating to or concerned with strategy
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
TakenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
trophynounUS /ˈtroʊfi/
an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Later on the boys, together with the lieutenant and his two men, started for the bridge.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
a garment that covers the head and face
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It turned out, by the way, that the affair was kept quiet as much as possible, for strategic reasons.
in or at the place that
From this reading Somehow his coffee, brewed there in the camp where his moose trophy lay, seemed to taste like nectar to all concerned.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Taken in all, they spent quite a pleasant half hour with Uncle George.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Perhaps the authorities up in Ottawa believed that to draw a veil of secrecy over the matter would be apt to deter others from attempting similar desperate exploits, where broad publicity might encourage them for the sake of the notoriety it would bring.
