used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
boldestadjectiveUS /ˈboʊldɪst/
superlative of “bold” — fearless and daring
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
calculationsnounUS /ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃənz/
plural of “calculation” — the procedure of calculating; determining something by mathematical or logical methods
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
falconnounUS /ˈfælkən/
diurnal birds of prey having long pointed powerful wings adapted for swift flight
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
flawnounUS /flɔː/
an imperfection in an object or machine
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
usually; as a rule
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
henceforthadverbUS /ˈhenˈsfɔːrθ/
from this time forth; from now on
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
hoodedverbUS /ˈhʊdɪd/
past form of “hood” — cover with a hood
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
jess
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From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
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 Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
the time between one event, process, or period and another
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
a particular point in time
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
on one occasion
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
and nothing more
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
psychologic
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From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
quarrynounUS /ˈkwɔːri/
a person who is the aim of an attack (especially a victim of ridicule or exploitation) by some hostile person or influence
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
a person who enjoys reading
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
significantadjectiveUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkənt/
important in effect or meaning
From this reading Mark is a significant name to the beasts of chase.
skiesnounUS /skaɪz/
plural of “sky” — the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
in or at or to some place
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
stalkingnounUS /ˈstɔːkɪŋ/
a hunt for game carried on by following it stealthily or waiting in ambush
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
in or at that place or location
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading In the meantime, awaiting the psychologic moment, I had reason to reflect that there is generally somewhere that flaw in the boldest criminal calculations which sooner or later will give the crime away.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, henceforth, I was to move on with a set and deadly purpose.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though I knew only what the reader knows, I had the feeling that, were I once to loose the jess, some strange and unexpected quarry would be brought down from the skies.
wristnounUS /rɪst/
a joint between the distal end of the radius and the proximal row of carpal bones
From this reading Murder was in the air, and I was stalking it, a hooded falcon on my wrist.
