used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
BarternounUS /ˈbɑːrtər/
an equal exchange
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
Bentley
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
calmedverbUS /kɑːmd/
past form of “calm” — make calm or still
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
couldn't
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From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
drasticadjectiveUS /ˈdræstɪk/
forceful and extreme and rigorous
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
Ellen
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
else
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From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
Estabrook
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
Harold
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
he'll
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From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
Hervey
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
where you live at a particular time
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
of the present time and place
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
issueverbUS /ˈɪʃuː/
prepare and issue for public distribution or sale
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
manifestoes
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From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
methodicallyadverbUS /məˈθɑːdɪkəli/
in a methodical manner
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
multi-millionaire
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From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
a human being
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
precautionsnounUS /priˈkɔːʃənz/
plural of “precaution” — a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
slip-upnoun
a minor inadvertent mistake usually observed in speech or writing or in small accidents or memory lapses etc.
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading For Barter, if not entirely ready to take drastic steps, must be almost ready, else he couldn't issue his manifestoes and take a chance of some slip-up before he could get really started."
express a supposition
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
carry out
From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
tracingnounUS /ˈtreɪsɪŋ/
the act of drawing a plan or diagram or outline
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading _The Opening Gun_ "That list, Tyler," said Bentley, after he had somewhat calmed the fears of Ellen Estabrook and had returned to the task of tracing Barter, "is headed by Harold Hervey, the multi-millionaire.
We'd
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From this reading We'd best take immediate precautions to guard the old man's home.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading I know Barter well enough to know that he'll go down the list methodically, taking each person in turn.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you suppose he named Hervey on the list?" asked Tyler.
