used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
afootadverbUS /əˈfʊt/
on foot; walking
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
subject to appointment
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
-ing form of “consider” — deem to be
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
dealingnounUS /ˈdiːlɪŋ/
method or manner of conduct in relation to others
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
Gervase
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From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
Gifford
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From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
Gifford's
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From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
Henshaw
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From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
an indirect suggestion
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
interveneverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːn/
get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
ISSUEverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
of or relating to two people who are married to each other
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
and nothing more
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
Kelson
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From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
as might be expected
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
a human being
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
Punctuallyadverb
at the expected or proper time
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
express in words
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
usefullyadverbUS /ˈjuːsfəli/
in a useful manner
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
precisely as stated
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading ISSUE JOINED Punctually at the appointed time Gervase Henshaw was shown into Gifford's room.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Kelson had received from his friend a hint of what was afoot and had naturally offered his services to back Gifford up, but they were refused.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But, as you shall hear later, this is not a business in which you or any one could usefully intervene.
in the company of; together with
From this reading In fact it would be dangerous for me, considering the man I am dealing with, to say what I have to say before a third person."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "It is very kind of you, Harry," Gifford had said, "and just what one would have expected from you.
