used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
(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 “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
any cognitive content held as true
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
blandishmentsnounUS /ˈblændɪʃmənts/
plural of “blandishment” — flattery intended to persuade
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
bordernounUS /ˈbɔːrdər/
a line that indicates a boundary
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
terminate
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
CalifornianounUS /ˌkæləˈfɔːrnjə/
a state in the western United States on the Pacific; the 3rd largest state; known for earthquakes
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
make calm or still
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
CLUESnounUS /kluːz/
plural of “clue” — a slight indication
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
collapsenounUS /kəˈlæps/
an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
cratenounUS /kreɪt/
a rugged box (usually made of wood); used for shipping
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
defyverbUS /dɪˈfaɪ/
resist or confront with resistance
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
detectivesnounUS /dɪˈtektɪvz/
plural of “detective” — a police officer who investigates crimes
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
Garrabrant
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From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
hopverbUS /hɑːp/
jump lightly
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
I'd
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From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
I've
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From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
a small worthless amount
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
the sound of laughing
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
mornin
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From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
not any; not one
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
okayadjectiveUS /ˌoʊˈkeɪ/
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
on one occasion
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
overhaulingverbUS /ˈoʊvərhɔːlɪŋ/
-ing form of “overhaul” — travel past
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
partnernounUS /ˈpɑːrtnər/
a person's partner in marriage
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
PerknounUS /pɜːrk/
an incidental benefit awarded for certain types of employment (especially if it is regarded as a right)
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
PICKINGnounUS /ˈpɪkɪŋ/
the quantity of a crop that is harvested
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
precisely, exactly
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
Sam'snounUS /sæmz/
possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
satisfyverbUS /ˈsætəsfaɪ/
meet the requirements or expectations of
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
SlimadjectiveUS /slɪm/
being of delicate or slender build
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
SlipperyadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpəri/
causing or tending to cause things to slip or slide
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
causing fear or dread or terror
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
in or at that place or location
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
up to a particular time
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
trappedadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading “Do we jump off right now, or wait till mornin’, I’d like to know?”
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
What's
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From this reading “What’s the big idea, partner,” Perk was asking after he and Jack had fixed things so there was no possible chance for their prisoner to break away, and give them the laugh.
at the time that
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading PICKING UP CLUES By this time the man whom Uncle Sam’s two clever sky detectives had trapped, showed signs of being almost in a state of collapse.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “No hurry at all,” was the calm reply, “I want to go over our crate once more before we start that hop across to the California border, I’ve good reason to believe things are okay but a second overhauling will satisfy me better.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
yieldingadjectiveUS /ˈjiːldɪŋ/
inclined to yield to argument or influence or control
From this reading Too late did he realize what a terrible mistake he had made when yielding to the blandishments of Slippery Slim Garrabrant, and acting under the belief that he could defy the law and get away with it.
