used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
any thing at all
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
for the reason that
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
Beelzebubnoun
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
chuckledverbUS /ˈtʃʌkəld/
past form of “chuckle” — laugh quietly or with restraint
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
circumventedverbUS /ˌsɜːrkəmˈventɪd/
past form of “circumvent” — surround so as to force to give up
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
Dan
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From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
FliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
come to pass
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
honestynounUS /ˈɑːnəsti/
the quality of being honest
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
plural of “interest” — a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
Jarsell
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From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
Lillian
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From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
not any; not one
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
and nothing more
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
PennnounUS /pen/
Englishman and Quaker who founded the colony of Pennsylvania (1644-1718)
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
preventedverbUS /prɪˈventɪd/
past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
rolenounUS /roʊl/
the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
except for; apart from
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
an extended social group having a distinctive cultural and economic organization
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
refrain from harming
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
the act of using
From this reading The fact that the confession of Penn was in the hands of a third party, to be made use of should anything happen to Miss Moon, prevented the Society of Flies from carrying out the threat made to him at the secret meeting.
precisely as stated
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
(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 AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
at the time that
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dan chuckled at the way in which he had circumvented the deadly organization.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading To save their own lives, the members would be forced--much against their will no doubt--to spare those of Lillian and himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading AT BAY When Dan left Mrs. Jarsell he was very well pleased with the promise she had given concerning the safety of Lillian.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He fully believed that she, in her role of Queen Beelzebub, would keep that promise faithfully, if only because her own interests demanded such honesty.
