(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 Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
at or in or to any place
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
assassinnounUS /əˈsæsən/
a murderer (especially one who kills a prominent political figure) who kills by a surprise attack and often is hired to do the deed
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
(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 Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
rid of obstructions
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
persuaded of; very sure
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
DictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
having made preparations
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
being one more than ten
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
else
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
Ericson
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From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
a feeling of favorable regard
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
the act of giving
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
a message received and understood
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
James'snounUS /ˈdʒeɪmzɪz/
possessive form of “james” — a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
property that is leased or rented out or let
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
look-out
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From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
come together
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
as might be expected
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
express in words
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
ScotlandnounUS /ˈskɑːtlənd/
one of the four countries that make up the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland; located on the northern part of the island of Great Britain; famous for bagpipes and plaids and kilts
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
St
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From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
required or under orders
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
telegramnounUS /ˈteləɡræm/
a message transmitted by telegraph
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is needless to say that Hamilton had never sent any telegram asking the Dictator to meet him on the bridge in St. James's Park or anywhere else at eleven o'clock at night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
WEREauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Ericson was quite prepared to believe that some plot was expanding, but he was convinced that it would be better to allow it to expand.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading Hamilton at first was disposed to find fault with the letting loose of the supposed assassin, and was at all events much in favour of giving information at Scotland Yard and putting the police authorities on the look-out for some plot.
yieldedverbUS /ˈjiːldɪd/
past form of “yield” — be the cause or source of
From this reading But the opinion of the Dictator was clear and fixed, and Hamilton naturally yielded to it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'IF I WERE TO ASK YOU?'
