used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
admittancenounUS /ədˈmɪtəns/
the right to enter
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
authoritiesnounUS /əˈθɔːrətiz/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
next to; at the side of
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
captureverbUS /ˈkæptʃər/
succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
Clarion's
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From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
coloredadjectiveUS /ˈkʌlərd/
having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
colossaladjectiveUS /kəˈlɑːsəl/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
conservativeadjectiveUS /kənˈsɜːrvətɪv/
resistant to change, particularly in relation to politics or religion
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
courtesynounUS /ˈkɜːrtəsi/
a courteous or respectful or considerate act
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
criminaladjectiveUS /ˈkrɪmənəl/
bringing or deserving severe rebuke or censure
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
developmentsnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənts/
plural of “development” — act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
having escaped, especially from confinement
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
divisible by two
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
finaladjectiveUS /ˈfaɪnəl/
occurring at or forming an end or termination
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
set up or found
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
hardenedadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdənd/
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
hintedverbUS /ˈhɪntəd/
past form of “hint” — drop a hint; intimate by a hint
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
intervenedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈviːnd/
past form of “intervene” — get involved, so as to alter or hinder an action, or through force or threat of force
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
journalistnounUS /ˈdʒɜːrnələst/
a writer for newspapers and magazines
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
Kenwick's
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From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
manoeuvers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
Mont-Mer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
something you have to do
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
and nothing more
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
reportersnounUS /rɪˈpɔːrtərz/
plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories
From this reading Even reporters were denied admittance, but he was permitted, in courtesy to his former position as journalist, to read the papers.
rigidadjectiveUS /ˈrɪdʒəd/
incapable of or resistant to bending
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
Roger
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From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
transferencenounUS /trænˈsfɜːrəns/
(psychoanalysis) the process whereby emotions are passed on or displaced from one person to another; during psychoanalysis the displacement of feelings toward others (usually the parents) is onto the analyst
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading In these he found, spread large upon the front pages, highly colored stories concerning his manoeuvers and final capture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the twelve hours that intervened between Roger Kenwick's arrest and his transference to the authorities at Mont-Mer, he was not allowed to see any one.
look attentively
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
which person or people
From this reading As rigid a watch was kept beside his cell as though he were a hardened criminal who had on previous occasions escaped the clutches of justice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Only the "Clarion's" story was conservative and hinted at a colossal mistake which would lead later to more sensational developments.
