used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
in the past
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
AndrewnounUS /ˈændruː/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
react verbally
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
any thing at all
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
baitverbUS /beɪt/
harass with persistent criticism or carping
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
botheringverbUS /ˈbɑːðərɪŋ/
-ing form of “bother” — take the trouble to do something; concern oneself
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
someone who is a detective
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
set up or found
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
jokingadjectiveUS /ˈdʒoʊkɪŋ/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
LewisnounUS /ˈluːɪs/
United States rock star singer and pianist (born in 1935)
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
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 that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
the force of workers available
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
not any; not one
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
on one occasion
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
past form of “remark” — make mention of
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
Roger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
sauntered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
SPRINGINGverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
traitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
a fact that has been verified
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
WallernounUS /ˈwɔːlər/
United States jazz musician (1904-1943)
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading "If that torn part of a message meant anything," Dick told him, "and Captain Lewis is able to bait the trap in the right way, I believe this night will see the answer to the question that has been bothering us so long."
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
at the time that
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
in or at the place that
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
which person or people
From this reading "Meaning that we will learn who the traitor is?" continued the other.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP "I WONDER if the plan will work?" remarked Roger, when he and Dick once more found themselves alone, the captain having sauntered over to where some of the men were joking, Andrew Waller being the life of the company.
an affirmative
From this reading "Yes.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Right now we are no nearer the truth than a week ago, you know, Roger.
