used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading ANOTHER OBSTACLE Time wore on.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
a person who is in charge
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
cluesnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
HardyadjectiveUS /ˈhɑːrdi/
having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the force of workers available
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
OBSTACLEnounUS /ˈɑːbstəkəl/
something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted
From this reading ANOTHER OBSTACLE Time wore on.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading ANOTHER OBSTACLE Time wore on.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
patrolnounUS /pəˈtroʊl/
a detachment used for security or reconnaissance
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
done under pressure
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
and nothing more
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
carry out
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading ANOTHER OBSTACLE Time wore on.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
wirelessnounUS /ˈwaɪrlɪs/
medium for communication
From this reading But now that the wireless patrol has furnished those clues, we shall be able to follow them up.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "My men were so rushed with work that they simply could not take the time to go hunting round for clues.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading ANOTHER OBSTACLE Time wore on.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Now that there was something definite to work on, the secret service began to take a more active part in the spy hunt.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You have helped us greatly," said the Chief to Captain Hardy, one day.
