the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
BURGLARYnounUS /ˈbɜːrɡləri/
entering a building unlawfully with intent to commit a felony or to steal valuable property
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading “I mean that you are not keeping strictly to your duty.
to an extreme degree
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
fro
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From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
conformity or harmony
From this reading “I mean that you are not keeping strictly to your duty.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
a form of address for a man
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “I mean that you are not keeping strictly to your duty.
having official authority or sanction
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
preciselyadverbUS /prɪˈsaɪsli/
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
pursedverbUS /pɜːrst/
past form of “purse” — contract one's lips into a rounded shape
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
Rookley
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From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
Identical; not different.
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
term of address for a man
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
strictlyadverbUS /ˈstrɪktli/
restricted to something
From this reading “I mean that you are not keeping strictly to your duty.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
toesnounUS /toʊz/
plural of “toe” — one of the digits of the foot
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE HIGHER BURGLARY Mr. Rookley swung his heavy body to and fro on his heels and toes, and pursed up his official mouth.
warnverbUS /wɔːrn/
notify of danger, potential harm, or risk
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
Westerham
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “May I suggest,” Westerham remarked, more bluntly than before, “that you are doing precisely the same?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What do you mean, sir?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Robinson,” he said, “I must warn you that you are playing an exceedingly dangerous game.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I mean that you are not keeping strictly to your duty.
