used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
assistedadjectiveUS /əˈsɪstɪd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
carefreeadjectiveUS /ˈkerfriː/
free of trouble and worry and care
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
concealingnounUS /kənˈsiːlɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
Culligore
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From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
deceptivelyadverbUS /dɪˈseptɪvli/
in a misleading way
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
EAVESDROPPERnoun
a secret listener to private conversations
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
exteriornounUS /ɪkˈstɪriər/
the region that is outside of something
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
fairnessnounUS /ˈfernəs/
conformity with rules or standards
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
headquartersnounUS /ˈhedkwɔːrtərz/
(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
interfereverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪr/
come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
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 He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
misgivingsnounUS /mɪsˈɡɪvɪŋz/
plural of “misgiving” — uneasiness about the fitness of an action
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
muddyadjectiveUS /ˈmʌdi/
(of soil) soft and watery
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
on one occasion
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
outlawnounUS /ˈaʊtlɔː/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
perplexingadjectiveUS /pərˈpleksɪŋ/
lacking clarity of meaning; causing confusion or perplexity
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
PhantomnounUS /ˈfæn.təm/
A ghost or apparition; a figment of the imagination or a hidden dweller.
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
sentencesnounUS /ˈsentənsəz/
plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
plural of “shoulder” — the part of the body between the neck and the upper arm
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
shrewdnessnounUS /ˈʃruːdnəs/
intelligence manifested by being astute (as in business dealings)
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
shruggedverbUS /ʃrʌɡd/
inflected form of “shrug” — raise one's shoulders to indicate indifference or resignation
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
solvingnounUS /ˈsɑːlvɪŋ/
finding a solution to a problem
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
not in physical motion
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Now he looked straight into the muddy and deceptively lazy eyes of the man from headquarters.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN EAVESDROPPER The Phantom shrugged his shoulders and stepped forward, concealing his misgivings behind a smiling and carefree exterior.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Once The Phantom had assisted him in solving a singularly perplexing mystery, but he knew that Culligore was not the kind of man to let sentiment interfere with duty.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
at the time that
From this reading There were times when it was difficult for The Gray Phantom to realize that he was still an outlaw and that several prison sentences were hanging over his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He knew Lieutenant Culligore from past encounters with the man, and he had learned to respect him for his shrewdness as well as his sense of fairness.
