used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
any person at all
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
BROADENSverbUS /ˈbrɔːdənz/
third-person singular of “broaden” — make broader
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
can't
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From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
an instinctive motive
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
and nothing more
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
Merritt's
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From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
a particular point in time
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
sapientlyadverb
in a shrewd manner
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
express in words
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
shuffleverbUS /ˈʃʌfəl/
walk by dragging one's feet
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "If I say nothing, then I can't do any harm," he remarked, sapiently.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
a line or route along which something travels or moves
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
lacking a sense of security or affording no ease or reassurance
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Just for the moment the impulse to shuffle was upon him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TRACK BROADENS There was an uneasy grin on Merritt's face, a suggestion that he did not altogether trust those around him.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "Best, on the whole, for me to keep my tongue between my teeth."
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading Hard experience in the ways of the wicked had taught him the folly of putting his confidence in anyone.
