used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
AdamsnounUS /ˈædəmz/
American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
anticipatedadjectiveUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪd/
expected hopefully
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
employingverbUS /emˈplɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “employ” — put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
EXPLAINSverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnz/
third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading THOMAS EXPLAINS.
communicated in words
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
finessenounUS /fɪˈnes/
subtly skillful handling of a situation
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
Gryce
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From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
increasingadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkriːsɪŋ/
becoming greater or larger
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
intricateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntrəkət/
having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
and nothing more
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
leisurenounUS /ˈleʒər/
time available for ease and relaxation
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
not any; not one
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
a brief written record
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
and nothing more
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
prisoner'snounUS /ˈprɪzənərz/
possessive form of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
precisely, exactly
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading THOMAS EXPLAINS.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
having come into contact
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
create by training and teaching
From this reading He had expressed his intention of following Mr. Adams, and he did follow him, but so immediately that he not only took the same train, but sat in the same car.
vaguelyadverbUS /ˈveɪɡli/
in a vague way
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mr. Gryce was not above employing a little finesse.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
at the time that
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
which person or people
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Seated at a distance, he watched with increasing interest the changes which passed over his prisoner's handsome countenance.
a late time of life
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He wished to note at his leisure the bearing of this young man, who interested him in quite a different way from what he had anticipated, a way that vaguely touched his own conscience and made him feel his years as he had no right to feel them when he had just brought to an end an intricate and difficult pursuit.
