used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
ACCUSEDnounUS /əˈkjuːzd/
a defendant in a criminal proceeding
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
applyverbUS /əˈplaɪ/
put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
brother'snounUS /ˈbrʌðərz/
possessive form of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
complicationsnounUS /ˌkɑːmpləˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “complication” — the act or process of complicating
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
culprit's
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From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
embezzlements
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From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
Eric's
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From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
yet to be or coming
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
how
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From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
I'm
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From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
materiallyadverbUS /məˈtɪriəli/
with respect to material aspects
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
come together
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh, I’m so glad!”
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
Phil
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From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
Phil's
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From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
Phœbe
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From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
Phœbe's
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From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
located or moved above the surround or above the normal position
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
replacingnounUS /rɪˈpleɪsɪŋ/
the act of furnishing an equivalent person or thing in the place of another
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
salarynounUS /ˈsæləri/
something that remunerates
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
savingnounUS /ˈseɪvɪŋ/
an act of economizing; reduction in cost
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
the place where some action occurs
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
Spaythe
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From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
inflected form of “steal” — take without the owner's consent
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)
From this reading Tears stood in Phœbe’s eyes as she murmured: “I’m so glad.
an overwhelming feeling of fear and anxiety
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He told her of the scene at the bank--of Eric’s astonishment and terror, and how Mr. Spaythe had raised Phil’s salary quite materially.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading ACCUSED Phœbe had been watching impatiently for her brother’s return and ran to meet him.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
past form of “work” — exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Then he related the manner in which he had worked upon the culprit’s fears and induced him to apply a part of the stolen money to replacing his former embezzlements, thus saving Phil from the possibilities of future complications.
