used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
allowancesnounUS /əˈlaʊənsɪz/
plural of “allowance” — an amount allowed or granted (as during a given period)
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
on or to one side
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
a boy or man
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
set up or found
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
hesitateverbUS /ˈhezəteɪt/
pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
engage in
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
mid-Novembernoun
the middle part of November
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
and nothing more
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
with speed
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
an educational institution
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
shadesnounUS /ʃeɪdz/
(plural) something that reminds you of someone or something
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
a person, without saying who
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
in the near future
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT THE SINGING SCHOOL Frank did not hesitate a minute.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He believed that it was his duty, if possible, to overtake the spy, and not only learn his identity, but in some fashion make him promise not to reveal what he had seen and heard.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
which person or people
From this reading As he ran quickly over in his mind the list of those who would come under the head of suspicion, he put them aside, one after another.
hope for; have a wish
From this reading He started as fast as he could, making allowances for the fact that he did not wish to alarm the fellow too soon.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The shades of evening were not far away, since night comes early in mid-November, and try as he would, he found it impossible to decide as to whether the other was someone he knew or a stranger.
