used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
aimverbUS /eɪm/
point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
a person who is in charge
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
deterverbUS /dɪˈtɜːr/
try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
let fall to the ground
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
divisible by two
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
FederaladjectiveUS /ˈfedərəl/
national; especially in reference to the government of the United States as distinct from that of its member units
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
G-mannoun
a special law-enforcement agent of the Federal Bureau of Investigation
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
G-Men
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From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
Hegarty
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From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
Hegarty's
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From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
identitynounUS /aɪˈdentɪtiː/
the distinct personality of an individual regarded as a persisting entity
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
intendingverbUS /ˌɪnˈtendɪŋ/
-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
lavishadjectiveUS /ˈlævɪʃ/
very generous
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
for more time
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
NevadanounUS /nəˈvɑːdə/
a state in the western United States
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
not any; not one
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
Sandborn
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From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Hegarty’s plans had been changed, and the identity of Mr. Sandborn was no longer a secret!
stakesnounUS /steɪks/
the money risked on a gamble
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
StanleynounUS /ˈstænli/
United States inventor who built a steam-powered automobile (1849-1918)
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
storesnounUS /stɔːrz/
plural of “store” — a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading He had too big stakes in the game, was gambling for too much power, to let even the fear of “Federal heat” deter him from his course.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The G-Men Close In Stanley Sandborn realized that there was little time to lose.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Hegarty was evidently not intending to drop out of the picture with a G-man in it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a doubt his chief aim was to capture the lavish stores of wealth he believed Nevada to possess.
