used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
anew
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
in the past
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
fearless and daring
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
boltnounUS /boʊlt/
a discharge of lightning accompanied by thunder
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
a social unit living together
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
Geoffrey
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From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
Ralph
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From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
removingverbUS /riˈmuːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “remove” — remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "As a matter of fact, nothing has happened," Ralph replied.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
(sports) the act of swinging or striking at a ball with a club or racket or bat or cue or hand
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
Tchigorsky
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From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
express in words
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "A little time ago Tchigorsky outlined a bold stroke on the part of the foe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MORE FROM THE PAST Geoffrey looked from one to the other for explanation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
which person or people
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
Won't
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From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He suggested that it was possible, without removing a single bolt or bar, to spirit away one of the family, who would never be heard of again.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Won't you tell me what has happened?" he asked.
