Chapter XIX

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

Having no one else present.

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

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From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

causing mental discomfort

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

the systematic use of spies to get military or political secrets

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

a social unit living together

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

the basis on which something is grounded

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

a person of German nationality

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

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From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

a social unit living together

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

connect closely and often incriminatingly

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1944)

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

and nothing more

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

something (such as a fact or circumstance) that shows an action to be reasonable or necessary

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

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From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

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 Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

and nothing more

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

not any; not one

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

only a very short time before

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

an impression that something might be the case

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

perceptible by the senses especially the sense of touch

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading Nevertheless, so far he really had no tangible evidence which made it possible for him to go to one of his superior officers.

except if; if not

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

not necessary

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

up to a particular time

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

a message informing of danger

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

look attentively

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He must therefore watch and wait until he had discovered some justification for what at present was merely a vague idea.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _A Warning_ SOONER than he had hoped Major Hersey had an opportunity for a talk alone with Nora Jamison.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Unless he had some foundation in fact for his suspicion, it would scarcely be fair or just to involve the members of the Liedermann family in unnecessary notoriety and espionage.

shaped to fit by or as if by altering the contours of a pliable mass (as by work or effort)

From this reading The passing days had wrought no change in his impression that there was something of a suspicious nature taking place in the German household in which he was billeted, a something which was extremely disquieting.