used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
ampleadjectiveUS /ˈæmpəl/
more than enough in size or scope or capacity
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
apprehensionnounUS /ˌæprɪˈhenʃən/
fearful expectation or anticipation
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
carelessnessnounUS /ˈkerləsnəs/
the quality of not being careful or taking pains
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
COMPROMISEverbUS /ˈkɑːmprəmaɪz/
make a compromise; arrive at a compromise
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
CoolidgenounUS /ˈkuːlɪdʒ/
elected vice president and succeeded as 30th President of the United States when Harding died in 1923 (1872-1933)
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
desperationnounUS /ˌdespərˈeɪʃən/
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
the boundary of a surface
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
a boy or man
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
harboured
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From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
HobartnounUS /ˈhoʊbɑːrt/
a port and state capital of Tasmania
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
ignoreverbUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːr/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
not any; not one
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
and nothing more
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
Percival
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From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
pretendingnounUS /priˈtendɪŋ/
the act of giving a false appearance
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
PreviouslyadverbUS /ˈpriːviəsli/
at an earlier time or formerly
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
resortnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrt/
a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
with safety; in a safe manner
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
seriousnessnounUS /ˈsɪriəsnəs/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
without speaking
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
suicidenounUS /ˈsuːəsaɪd/
the act of killing yourself
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
trapnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading If Percival Coolidge had committed suicide, this fellow would surely have nothing to fear; he could safely ignore any efforts to trap him; indeed would possess no suspicions along that line.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
precisely as stated
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
West'snounUS /wests/
possessive form of “west” — the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading THE EDGE OF COMPROMISE The two men sat silently watching each other, Hobart pretending a carelessness he was far from feeling, uncertain as to West's real purpose.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It was his own guilty conscience which drove him to desperation.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Previously his mind had harboured doubts, but the very fact that Hobart would resort to such desperate methods was ample proof of his apprehension of danger.
but in spite of that
From this reading The latter realized now the true seriousness of his position, yet this only increased his belief in the reality of the crime.
