used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
AnthonynounUS /ˈænθəni/
Roman general under Julius Caesar in the Gallic wars; repudiated his wife for the Egyptian queen Cleopatra; they were defeated by Octavian at Actium (83-30 BC)
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
cliffsnounUS /klɪfs/
plural of “cliff” — a steep high face of rock
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
CudgelsnounUS /ˈkʌdʒəlz/
plural of “cudgel” — a club that is used as a weapon
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
the state or fact of existing
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
set up or found
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
a contest with rules to determine a winner
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
gleanedverbUS /ɡliːnd/
past form of “glean” — gather, as of natural products
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
of great significance or value
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
a message received and understood
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
InspectornounUS /ˌɪnˈspektər/
a high ranking police officer
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
come together
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
a particular point in time
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
Moresby
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From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
on one occasion
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
participate in games or sport
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
with speed
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
reposing
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From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
Roger
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From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
sleevenounUS /sliːv/
the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
the upper part of anything
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading That the inspector had one or two facts up his sleeve (and probably highly important facts at that) was not a matter for doubt; on the other hand Roger had gleaned considerably more information than he had really expected.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He began to walk rapidly in the direction in which he had arranged to meet Anthony.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
in or at the place that
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Roger Takes Up the Cudgels On the whole Roger was feeling not a little pleased with himself as he emerged on the top of the cliffs once more after his interview with Inspector Moresby.
withholdingnounUS /wɪθˈhoʊldɪŋ/
the act of deducting from an employee's salary
From this reading Two people could play at the same game of withholding information!
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading There was too at that moment reposing in his breast pocket the piece of paper he had picked up within a couple of yards of the spot where the body had been found, about the existence of which the inspector had not the slightest suspicion.
