used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
abandonverbUS /əˈbændən/
forsake, leave behind
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
activitiesnounUS /ækˈtɪvətiz/
plural of “activity” — any specific behavior
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
react verbally
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
approval
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
deferencenounUS /ˈdefərəns/
a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
didn't
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From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
without deviation
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
the act of giving
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
hypotheticaladjectiveUS /ˌhaɪpəˈθetəkəl/
based primarily on surmise rather than adequate evidence
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
in place of, or as an alternative to
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
instinctiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈstɪŋktɪv/
unthinking; prompted by (or as if by) instinct
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
immediately past
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
LawrencenounUS /ˈlɔːrəns/
Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
LyonnounUS /ˈlaɪən/
a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
Lyon'snounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
possessive form of “lyon” — a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
masterfuladjectiveUS /ˈmæstərfəl/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
and nothing more
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
penetrateverbUS /ˈpenətreɪt/
pass into or through, often by overcoming resistance
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
perplexitynounUS /pərˈpleksəti/
trouble or confusion resulting from complexity
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
prejudicesnounUS /ˈpredʒədɪsɪz/
plural of “prejudice” — a partiality that prevents objective consideration of an issue or situation
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
resultsnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
scantadjectiveUS /skænt/
less than the correct or legal or full amount often deliberately so
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
an exchange of ideas via conversation
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading Lyon had carefully refrained from giving Lawrence any hint as to the new turn his suspicions had taken.
unauthorizedadjectiveUS /əˈnɔːθəraɪzd/
not endowed with authority
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
precisely as stated
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That, to Lyon's mind, might be a very good reason for not talking about his activities, but he was the last man to abandon his own line merely out of deference to another man's prejudices.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But on his next visit to Lawrence, he took occasion to put a hypothetical question which went directly to the heart of his perplexity and for which he very much wanted an answer--though he didn't expect to get it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading He was always more interested in getting results, however, than in getting credit, so he was content to work instead of talk.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had an instinctive feeling that the masterful prisoner in the county jail would have scant patience with any unauthorized efforts on his part to penetrate the mystery.
