used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
Bowdler's
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From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
ComstocknounUS /ˈkɑːmstɑːk/
United States reformer who led moral crusades against art and literature that he considered obscene (1844-1915)
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
Comstock's
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From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
crimesnounUS /kraɪmz/
plural of “crime” — (criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
cuenounUS /kjuː/
an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
emblazonedverbUS /emˈbleɪzənd/
past form of “emblazon” — decorate with colors
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
exploitsnounUS /ˈeksplɔɪts/
plural of “exploit” — a notable achievement
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
hurriedlyadverbUS /ˈhɜːridli/
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
I've
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From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
a room where books are kept
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
madmannounUS /ˈmædmæn/
an insane person
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
by chance
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
used of mouth or eyes
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
PatverbUS /pæt/
pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
by chance
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
Picaroon's
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From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
RummagingverbUS /ˈrʌmɪdʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “rummage” — search haphazardly
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
spectacularadjectiveUS /spekˈtækjələr/
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
superadjectiveUS /ˈsuːpər/
of the highest quality
From this reading Some place in Bowdler's huge library Comstock had run across a book devoted to the exploits of a super criminal.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
in or at that place or location
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Rummaging through his memory, Comstock said, "I've got it!
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
in the direction of
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The strong fingers slowly opened and the madman turned towards Pat.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
an affirmative
From this reading Taking the cue, Comstock said hurriedly, "Yes, maybe your crimes have not been particularly spectacular!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Before the Picaroon's fingers had quite tightened around Comstock's throat, Pat called out, "Perhaps there is some good reason why your exploits have not been emblazoned for all to read!"
