used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading It's absurd, Pete!
anew
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
react verbally
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It can't be, and yet--if--if----" And again: "How much can I keep from telling Morris?"
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
can't
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From this reading It can't be, and yet--if--if----" And again: "How much can I keep from telling Morris?"
CHANGESnounUS /ˈtʃeɪndʒəz/
plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
CLANCY
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From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
hammeringnounUS /ˈhæmərɪŋ/
the act of pounding (delivering repeated heavy blows)
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
How
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From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading It can't be, and yet--if--if----" And again: "How much can I keep from telling Morris?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
influencedverbUS /ˈɪnfluːənst/
past form of “influence” — have and exert influence or effect
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It can't be, and yet--if--if----" And again: "How much can I keep from telling Morris?"
It's
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From this reading It's absurd, Pete!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
MorrisnounUS /ˈmɔːrəs/
United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used to form the superlative
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading How much can I keep to myself till I can think things out?
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading How much can I keep to myself till I can think things out?
Pete
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From this reading It's absurd, Pete!
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
Peter'snounUS /ˈpiːtərz/
possessive form of “peter” — disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
moving very fast
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading How much can I keep to myself till I can think things out?
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading How much can I keep to myself till I can think things out?
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
up to a particular time
From this reading How much can I keep to myself till I can think things out?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
not expected or anticipated
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
uppermostadjectiveUS /ˈʌpərmoʊst/
at or nearest to the top
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading PETER CLANCY CHANGES HIS PLANS-- And again, as Peter made his swift way to the station, the question which had been hammering in his brain took another form--"How much can I keep from telling Morris?
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The answer to the question which was uppermost in Peter's rapid thoughts was destined, within the next few minutes, to be influenced in a most unexpected manner.
but in spite of that
From this reading It can't be, and yet--if--if----" And again: "How much can I keep from telling Morris?"
