used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
abductionnounUS /æbˈdʌkʃən/
the criminal act of capturing and carrying away by force a family member; if a man's wife is abducted it is a crime against the family relationship and against the wife
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
perfect or complete or pure
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
campaignnounUS /kæmˈpeɪn/
a race between candidates for elective office
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
dearly loved
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
devilishadjectiveUS /ˈdevlɪʃ/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
disappearancenounUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪrəns/
the act of leaving secretly or without explanation
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
don't
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From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
DumplingnounUS /ˈdʌmplɪŋ/
small balls or strips of boiled or steamed dough
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
halvesnounUS /hævz/
plural of “half” — one of two equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
ten 10s
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
King'snounUS /kɪŋz/
possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
the sound of laughing
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
leaksnounUS /liːks/
plural of “leak” — an accidental hole that allows something (fluid or light etc.) to enter or escape
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
MANTLEnounUS /ˈmæntəl/
the cloak as a symbol of authority
From this reading THE MANTLE OF NAPOLEON.
mappedverbUS /mæpt/
inflected form of “map” — make a map of; show or establish the features of details of
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
master-stroke
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From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
NAPOLEONnounUS /nəˈpoʊliən/
French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)
From this reading THE MANTLE OF NAPOLEON.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE MANTLE OF NAPOLEON.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
the one or ones belonging to us
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
plannedadjectiveUS /plænd/
designed or carried out according to a plan
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
Rissler
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From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
free from danger or the risk of harm
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
strollnounUS /stroʊl/
a leisurely walk (usually in some public place)
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
carry out
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MANTLE OF NAPOLEON.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
to-morrow
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From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
trustfuladjective
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
unattendedadjectiveUS /ənəˈtendɪd/
not watched
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
at the time that
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I admit that it cost us much laying of plans, and that we had mapped out, and prepared for the abduction, half a hundred times before the actual chance came which it was safe to take.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading London is practically in my hands, and when the fact of the King's disappearance leaks out, and we carry out the master-stroke which is planned to come off to-morrow, the campaign will practically be at an end, and victory, absolute and assured, be ours.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'On the contrary,' said the Dumpling, with a short laugh of devilish triumph, 'on the contrary, it is quite possible with a King so trustful that he goes out for an evening stroll unattended.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But, as you know, my dear Rissler, I don't do things by halves.
