used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
for the reason that
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
Caine
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From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
CALEB
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From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
CONOVER
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From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
Conover's
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From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
customaryadjectiveUS /ˈkʌstəmeri/
in accordance with convention or custom
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
decipheringverbUS /dəˈsaɪfərɪŋ/
-ing form of “decipher” — convert code into ordinary language
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
uneducated in general; lacking knowledge or sophistication
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
jauntinessnoun
stylishness as evidenced by a smart appearance
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
plural of “lie” — a statement that deviates from or perverts the truth
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
the force of workers available
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
noddingadjectiveUS /ˈnɑːdɪŋ/
having branches or flower heads that bend downward
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
owner'snounUS /ˈoʊnərz/
possessive form of “owner” — (law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
relatingverbUS /rɪˈleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
scaredadjectiveUS /skerd/
made afraid
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
a person who is head of an administrative department of government
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
be seated
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
skilledadjectiveUS /skɪld/
having or showing or requiring special skill
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
Steeloid
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From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
strolledverbUS /stroʊld/
past form of “stroll” — walk leisurely and with no apparent aim
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
subtleadjectiveUS /ˈsʌtəl/
difficult to detect or grasp by the mind or analyze
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
three-quartersnounUS /ˌθriːˈkwɔːrtərz/
three of four equal parts
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
UnderprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading CALEB CONOVER LIES One morning, a week or so later, Caine strolled into Conover’s private office.
What's
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From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Conover, as skilled in reading men as he was ignorant in deciphering any problem relating to woman, was aware, at a glance, of the subtle change.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading “Sit down,” he said, nodding to his secretary to go, “What’s wrong?
the day immediately before today
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
you're
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From this reading If you’re scared because Steeloid fell off three-quarters of a point yesterday, you can rest easy.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Under the young newspaper owner’s customary jauntiness was a hint of something more serious.
