used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
personal knowledge or information about someone or something
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
aflameadjectiveUS /əˈfleɪm/
keenly excited (especially sexually) or indicating excitement
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
the bodily process of inhalation and exhalation; the process of taking in oxygen from inhaled air and releasing carbon dioxide by exhalation
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
casualadjectiveUS /ˈkæʒəwəl/
marked by blithe unconcern
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
ex-policeman
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From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
harborverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
to a considerable degree
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
not accessible to view
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
It's
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From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
JimmyverbUS /ˈdʒɪmi/
to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
McEachern
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From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
a particular point in time
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
motivesnounUS /ˈmoʊtɪvz/
plural of “motive” — the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
SpikenounUS /spaɪk/
a transient variation in voltage or current
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
stepsonnounUS /ˈstepsʌn/
the son your spouse by a former marriage
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
believed likely
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He stood in the doorway, breathing heavily.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
thunderedverbUS /ˈθʌndərd/
past form of “thunder” — move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading "It's a conspiracy!" thundered Mr. McEachern.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
trustingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪŋ/
inclined to believe or confide readily; full of trust
From this reading Indeed, a more trusting man might have been excused for feeling a little doubtful as to the intentions of Jimmy and Spike.
not known
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It has been shown that the ex-policeman was somewhat prone to harbor suspicions of those round about him, and at the present moment his mind was aflame.
at the time that
From this reading When McEachern had heard that his stepson had brought home a casual London acquaintance, he had suspected the existence of hidden motives on the part of the unknown.
