used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
agentnounUS /ˈeɪdʒənt/
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
disposed or placed in a particular kind of order
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
billsnounUS /bɪlz/
plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
bogusadjectiveUS /ˈboʊɡəs/
fraudulent; having a misleading appearance
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
counterfeiternounUS /ˈkaʊntərfɪtər/
someone who makes copies illegally
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
disturbancenounUS /dɪˈstɜːrbəns/
activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
electricaladjectiveUS /ɪˈlektrɪkəl/
relating to or concerned with electricity
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
embersnounUS /ˈembərz/
plural of “ember” — a hot fragment of wood or coal that is left from a fire and is glowing or smoldering
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
start firing a weapon
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
gangnounUS /ɡæŋ/
an association of criminals
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
hidingnounUS /ˈhaɪdɪŋ/
the activity of keeping something secret
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
localadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkəl/
relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
engage in
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
mantrapnoun
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
outdoorsadverbUS /ˈaʊtˈdɔːrz/
outside a building
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
the time that has elapsed
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
puddleverbUS /ˈpʌdəl/
wade or dabble in a puddle
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
successfully completed or brought to an end
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
get by special effort
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
SPRINGINGverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
in or at that place or location
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
tracesnounUS /ˈtreɪsəz/
plural of “trace” — a just detectable amount
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
TRAPnounUS /træp/
a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading SPRINGING THE TRAP There was much that must be done before they could feel satisfied they had their mantrap arranged.
wastingnounUS /ˈweɪstɪŋ/
any general reduction in vitality and strength of body and mind resulting from a debilitating chronic disease
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading “Seems to me I stepped in some sort of a puddle while coming up to the door.
which person or people
From this reading Jack realized that if the party who played the part of local agent for the counterfeiter gang had been kept from coming to secure the fresh supply of bogus bills by the threatening storm, he was likely to make his appearance at almost any time, since all danger from the electrical disturbance was now past.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading They finished their little supper without wasting any more time, after which the matter of hiding all traces of their presence was taken up.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “See if you can find any water outdoors, Perk,” Jack was saying, as he contemplated the red embers of their late fire.
