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From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
CommandantnounUS /ˌkɑːmənˈdɑːnt/
an officer in command of a military unit
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
doubtsnounUS /daʊts/
plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
hatchingnounUS /ˈhætʃɪŋ/
the production of young from an egg
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
of great significance or value
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
an instinctive motive
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
inborn pattern of behavior often responsive to specific stimuli
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
held dear
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
the force of workers available
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
not any; not one
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
ProfessionaladjectiveUS /prəˈfeʃənəl/
engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
promptedverbUS /ˈprɑːmptɪd/
past form of “prompt” — give an incentive for action
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
Smoothbore's
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From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
STONYadjectiveUS /ˈstoʊni/
abounding in rocks or stones
From this reading STONY GROUND Constable Hope had no doubts.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
tabnounUS /tæb/
the bill in a restaurant
From this reading Smoothbore's action in keeping "tab"[10] on the number of men carrying rifles suggested to him that his Commandant regarded the situation as serious.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
threadsnounUS /θredz/
informal terms for clothing
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Professional instinct told him there was an important conspiracy hatching.
look attentively
From this reading [10] Watch.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was ambitious, and he loved his work, so that every impulse prompted him to find and follow the threads of the plot.
