used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
in the past
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
(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 In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
CLUEnounUS /kluː/
a slight indication
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
comparativelyadverbUS /kəmˈperətɪvli/
in a relative manner; by comparison to something else
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading The threat of harm did not worry Garry particularly.
dumbfoundedadjectiveUS /ˈdʌmfaʊndɪd/
as if struck dumb with astonishment and surprise
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
Garry
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From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
gottenverbUS /ˈɡɑːtən/
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
GUMnounUS /ɡʌm/
a preparation (usually made of sweetened chicle) for chewing
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading The threat of harm did not worry Garry particularly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
how
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From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
HUNTER'SnounUS /ˈhʌntərz/
possessive form of “hunter” — someone who hunts game
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
illegaladjectiveUS /ˌɪˈliːɡəl/
prohibited by law or by official or accepted rules
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
and nothing more
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
Lafe
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From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the act of departing
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
a particular point in time
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
and nothing more
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading The threat of harm did not worry Garry particularly.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
practicesnounUS /ˈpræktəsəz/
plural of “practice” — a customary way of operation or behavior
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
sectionnounUS /ˈsekʃən/
a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
smugglingnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlɪŋ/
secretly importing prohibited goods or goods on which duty is due
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
having a supporting base
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
in a swift manner
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading The threat of harm did not worry Garry particularly.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was much food for thought in what Green had just said.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then came the recollection that the man had several friends around this particular section, and undoubtedly had quite a little money himself, made out of some of his illegal practices, such as the smuggling at which he had been caught only a comparatively short time ago.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
the words that are spoken
From this reading THE GUM HUNTER’S CLUE With these words, Lafe turned and walked swiftly away, leaving Garry standing there dumbfounded for the moment.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading The threat of harm did not worry Garry particularly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In the first place, Garry had little idea that he would see Green at all, and could not understand how he had gotten bail for his freedom.
