used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
an occurrence of something
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
Don't
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From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
dumbadjectiveUS /dʌm/
slow to learn or understand; lacking intellectual acuity
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
Isn't
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From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
and nothing more
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
MARION
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From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
marryingverbUS /ˈmeriɪŋ/
-ing form of “marry” — take in marriage
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
Nathaniel's
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From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
absolutely essential
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
Neil
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From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
other's
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From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
saferadjectiveUS /ˈseɪfər/
comparative of “safe” — free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
transport commercially
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
Strang
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From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Isn't that better and safer and just as sure as murder?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "You plan to kill Strang to keep Marion from marrying him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
precisely as stated
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Well, I will hunt up Marion, put her in a bag if necessary, and carry her to my ship.
the words that are spoken
From this reading MARION At Nathaniel's astonishing words Neil stood as though struck suddenly dumb.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Don't you see what a very simple case it is?" he continued, enjoying the other's surprised silence.
