used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
argueverbUS /ˈɑːrɡjuː/
present reasons and arguments
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
bracketnounUS /ˈbrækɪt/
a category falling within certain defined limits
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
cautionnounUS /ˈkɑːʃən/
the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
a timepiece that shows the time of day
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
CLUBFOOTnoun
congenital deformity of the foot usually marked by a curled shape or twisted position of the ankle and heel and toes
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
confidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
devoteverbUS /dɪˈvoʊt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
HAVEauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
used to form the superlative
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
and nothing more
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
participate in games or sport
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
RECKONINGnounUS /ˈrekənɪŋ/
problem solving that involves numbers or quantities
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
instrumentality that combines interrelated interacting artifacts designed to work as a coherent entity
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
a special situation
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading I must play him with caution, with method, too.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Only by acting on a most exact system could I hope to hold him in that room for two hours.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If only I could keep him confident in his victory, I might hope to prevent him finding out that I was playing with him ... but two hours is a long time ... it would be a near thing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
in the company of; together with
From this reading WE HAVE A RECKONING WITH CLUBFOOT I looked at Clubfoot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I had four points to argue with him and I would devote half an hour to each of them by the clock on the bracket above his head.
