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From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
(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 fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
combinationnounUS /ˌkɑːmbəˈneɪʃən/
a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading I demanded.
echelonics
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From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
advanced in complexity or elaboration
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I demanded.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
insignianounUS /ˌɪnˈsɪɡniːə/
a badge worn to show official position
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
intenselyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtensli/
to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
arousing or holding the attention
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
outfitnounUS /ˈaʊtfɪt/
any cohesive unit such as a military company
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
psycho-analyzed
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From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
RooseveltnounUS /ˈroʊzəvelt/
32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
selectedadjectiveUS /səˈlektɪd/
chosen in preference to another
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
super-secret
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From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
Tompkins
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From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "You were what?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "You were what?"
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading In fact, I should like to have you psycho-analyzed, in order to learn why you, of all people, should have selected the super-secret insignia of the super-secret Roosevelt intelligence outfit.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You were what?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You know, Mr. Tompkins," he continued, "I find it most intensely interesting that you should have picked on that particular combination--Z-2--for your higher echelonics.
ZnounUS /ziː/
the ending of a series or sequence
From this reading "I am--or was--the head of Z-2," Tyler replied.
