ableadjectiveUS /ˈeɪbəl/
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
actsnounUS /ækts/
a New Testament book describing the development of the early church from Christ's Ascension to Paul's sojourn at Rome
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
adventuresnounUS /ædˈventʃərz/
plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
alladjectiveUS /ɔːl/
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The existence of the gang is an undoubted fact.
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
ButconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But how is this will exerted?
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
canmodal verbUS /kæn/
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
casesnounUS /ˈkeɪsəz/
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
CertainadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtən/
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
complicitynounUS /kəmˈplɪsəti/
guilt as an accomplice in a crime or offense
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
confidencenounUS /ˈkɑːnfədəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
countlessadjectiveUS /ˈkaʊntləs/
too numerous to be counted
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
devotionnounUS /dɪˈvoʊʃən/
feelings of ardent love
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
effortsnounUS /ˈefərts/
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
EIGHTadjectiveUS /eɪt/
being one more than seven
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
energynounUS /ˈenərdʒi/
(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
exertedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrtɪd/
past form of “exert” — put to use
From this reading But how is this will exerted?
existencenounUS /eɡˈzɪstəns/
the state or fact of existing
From this reading The existence of the gang is an undoubted fact.
explainedverbUS /ɪkˈspleɪnd/
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
factnounUS /fækt/
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The existence of the gang is an undoubted fact.
fathomverbUS /ˈfæðəm/
come to understand
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
flatteringadjectiveUS /ˈflætərɪŋ/
showing or representing to advantage
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
forcesnounUS /ˈfɔːrsɪz/
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
friendlyadjectiveUS /ˈfrendli/
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
FROMprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
how
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From this reading But how is this will exerted?
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
intermediariesnounUS /ˌɪntərˈmiːdieriz/
plural of “intermediary” — a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
From this reading Through what intermediaries, through what subordinates?
invincibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪnsəbəl/
incapable of being overcome or subdued
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
LEAVESnounUS /liːvz/
plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
LupinnounUS /ˈluːpən/
any plant of the genus Lupinus; bearing erect spikes of usually purplish-blue flowers
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
manyadjectiveUS /ˈmeni/
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
mepronounUS /miː/
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
mightyadjectiveUS /ˈmaɪti/
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
mydeterminerUS /maɪ/
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
neveradverbUS /ˈnevər/
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
NINEnounUS /naɪn/
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
NotwithstandingadverbUS /ˌnɑːtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
obeyverbUS /oʊˈbeɪ/
be obedient to
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
ONEpronounUS /wʌn/
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
onlyadverbUS /ˈoʊnli/
and nothing more
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
powerfuladjectiveUS /ˈpaʊərfəl/
having great power or force or potency or effect
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
proofsnounUS /pruːfs/
plural of “proof” — any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
relationsnounUS /riˈleɪʃənz/
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
representingverbUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪŋ/
-ing form of “represent” — take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
soconjunctionUS /soʊ/
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
subordinatesnounUS /səˈbɔːrdəneɪts/
plural of “subordinate” — an assistant subject to the authority or control of another
From this reading Through what intermediaries, through what subordinates?
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
thereadverbUS /ðer/
in or at that place or location
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
thingnounUS /θɪŋ/
a special situation
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But how is this will exerted?
ThroughprepositionUS /θruː/
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through what intermediaries, through what subordinates?
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
undoubted
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The existence of the gang is an undoubted fact.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Through what intermediaries, through what subordinates?
whichpronounUS /wɪtʃ/
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Certain adventures can be explained only by countless acts of devotion, invincible efforts of energy and powerful cases of complicity, representing so many forces which all obey one mighty will.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading EIGHT FROM NINE LEAVES ONE Notwithstanding my friendly relations with Lupin and the many flattering proofs of his confidence which he has given me, there is one thing which I have never been quite able to fathom, and that is the organization of his gang.
