used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
(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 Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He and Lef had always been at war.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Lef had always been at war.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
for the reason that
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He and Lef had always been at war.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
with bitterness; in a resentful manner
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
contestsnounUS /ˈkɑːntests/
plural of “contest” — an occasion on which a winner is selected from among two or more contestants
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
curnounUS /kɜːr/
an inferior dog or one of mixed breed
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
examinationnounUS /ɪɡˌzæməˈneɪʃən/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
an alert and refreshed state
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
identificationnounUS /aɪˌdentəfəˈkeɪʃən/
the act of designating or identifying something
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
and nothing more
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
Lef
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From this reading He and Lef had always been at war.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
something you have to do
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
and nothing more
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
go across or through
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
positiveadjectiveUS /ˈpɑːzətɪv/
characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
rivalsnounUS /ˈraɪvəlz/
plural of “rival” — the contestant you hope to defeat
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Bitter rivals in all things, they had on many occasions faced each other on opposite sides.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
TOEINGverbUS /ˈtoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “toe” — walk so that the toes assume an indicated position or direction
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
under normal conditions
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading He and Lef had always been at war.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading TOEING THE MARK “So it was that cur, just as I expected!”
which person or people
From this reading Frank felt a glow of indignation pass over him at the conviction that he had by this simple but positive means of identification discovered the thief who had not only stolen the examination paper, but tried to rob him of his good name.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading And because Frank usually managed to win in these contests Lef hated him bitterly.
