used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
(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 Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
arithmeticnounUS /ˌerɪθˈmetɪk/
the branch of pure mathematics dealing with the theory of numerical calculations
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
cross-questioning
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From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
a boy or man
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
gironoun
a check given by the British government to someone who is unemployed; it can be cashed either at a bank or at the post office
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
greenhornnoun
an awkward and inexperienced youth
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
the literary culture
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
a person who carries a message
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
having a point
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
Popetta
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From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
privilegesnounUS /ˈprɪvlədʒəz/
plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
recentadjectiveUS /ˈriːsənt/
new
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
recruitsnounUS /rəˈkruːts/
plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
in the near future
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
express in words
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
UnfortunatelyadverbUS /ənˈfɔːrtʃənətli/
by bad luck
From this reading Unfortunately for Popetta, the fellow had been taught to read, and knew enough arithmetic to tell that he carried _two_ letters instead of _one_.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A man was pointed out by the accuser of Popetta.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The cross-questioning to which he was submitted soon produced its effect.
which person or people
From this reading Notwithstanding the promise of secrecy given to her who had selected him for a messenger, he confessed all.
but in spite of that
From this reading He was a greenhorn-- one of the recent recruits of the band, not yet admitted to the privileges of the "_giro_."
