highly skilled
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
in addition
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
amicableadjectiveUS /ˈæmɪkəbəl/
characterized by friendship and good will
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
Blaney
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From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
CLOSESnounUS /ˈkloʊzɪz/
plural of “close” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
combinedadjectiveUS /kəmˈbaɪnd/
made or joined or united into one
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
concessionsnounUS /kənˈseʃənz/
plural of “concession” — a contract granting the right to operate a subsidiary business
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
dictatornounUS /dɪkˈteɪtər/
a speaker who dictates to a secretary or a recording machine
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Heretofore Blaney had not troubled Jim.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
HeretoforeadverbUS /ˌhɪrtəˈfɔːr/
used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time
From this reading Heretofore Blaney had not troubled Jim.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
JIM
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From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
Jim's
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From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
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 He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
lesseradjectiveUS /ˈlesər/
of less size or importance
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
McNally
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From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
McNally's
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From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
absolutely essential
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
come into possession of
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
and nothing more
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
pleasantlyadverbUS /ˈplezəntli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He knew that McNally meant mischief, and he also knew that McNally's mischief could be accomplished only through one man, Michael Blaney.
Tillman
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From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need
From this reading Heretofore Blaney had not troubled Jim.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The next morning at breakfast he recognized Mr. McNally, and though he nodded pleasantly, his thoughts were not the most amicable.
at the time that
From this reading JIM WEEKS CLOSES IN It was midnight when Jim Weeks reached Tillman City.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jim's power and his hold on Tillman City affairs had combined to inspire the lesser dictator with awe, and in order to obtain concessions it had been necessary only to ask for them.
