used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
any thing at all
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
beatsnounUS /biːts/
a United States youth subculture of the 1950s; rejected possessions or regular work or traditional dress; for communal living and psychedelic drugs and anarchism; favored modern forms of jazz (e.g., bebop)
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
move up and down repeatedly
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
someone who is a detective
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
don't
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From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
the act of escaping physically
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
at any time
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
glowingadjectiveUS /ˈɡloʊɪŋ/
highly enthusiastic
From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
gripnounUS /ɡrɪp/
the act of grasping
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
guaranteeverbUS /ˌɡerənˈtiː/
give surety or assume responsibility
From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
Halliardnoun
a rope for raising or lowering a sail or flag
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
I'll
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From this reading I’ll guarantee it,” added McGovern, with a glowing face.
I'm
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From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
Jim
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From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
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 “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
McGovern
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From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
memorableadjectiveUS /ˈmemərəbəl/
worth remembering
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
not any; not one
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
have ownership or possession of
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
particularsnounUS /pərˈtɪkjələrz/
plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
filled with satisfaction
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
express in words
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It beats anything I ever knew or heard tell of; but I don’t feel safe now that Halliard has the grip on me.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
male cat
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Bob listened with deep interest until he had finished, and then shook his head.
Wagstaff
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From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Of course, he told me nothing about that affair; but, since he got so much the best of it, I’m sure he will be satisfied to let it go no further.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CONCLUSION Jim McGovern now gave the particulars of his own escape through the help of Dick Halliard, and of their memorable interview on the border of the rushing flood, with the body of Tom Wagstaff lying at their feet.
