used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
in addition
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
from appearances alone
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
a geological formation consisting of an underground enclosure with access from the surface of the ground or from the sea
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Eugene could hate, and hide his feelings in a masterly manner.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
drawling
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From this reading Frank recognized that drawling voice.
ECHOverbUS /ˈekoʊ/
to say again or imitate
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
EugenenounUS /juːˈdʒiːn/
Austrian general in the service of the Holy Roman Empire during the War of the Spanish Succession (1663-1736)
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading Eugene could hate, and hide his feelings in a masterly manner.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading Frank recognized that drawling voice.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Eugene could hate, and hide his feelings in a masterly manner.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading Eugene could hate, and hide his feelings in a masterly manner.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
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it's
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inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
masterlyadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərli/
having or revealing supreme mastery or skill
From this reading Eugene could hate, and hide his feelings in a masterly manner.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
and nothing more
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
bring forth or yield
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading Frank recognized that drawling voice.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
express in speech
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
in or at that place or location
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
venomnounUS /ˈvenəm/
toxin secreted by animals; secreted by certain snakes and poisonous insects (e.g., spiders and scorpions)
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Frank recognized that drawling voice.
Warringford
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From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But Frank also knew that back of his apparently careless manner there was more or less venom.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He had heard his father's cousin, Eugene Warringford, speak many times, and generally in this slow way.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading THE LITTLE OLD MAN OF ECHO CAVE "You admit you have carried the document with you, and that it's only a question of refusing to produce it, Professor?"
