used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
don't
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From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
guardedadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
guide'snounUS /ɡaɪdz/
possessive form of “guide” — someone employed to conduct others
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
involuntarilyadverbUS /ˌɪnvoʊˈlʌntərɪli/
against your will
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
information about recent and important events
From this reading SOME STARTLING NEWS.
not any; not one
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading "What's the object of so much secrecy?
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
the event of something being raised upward
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
precisely, exactly
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
Roy
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From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
secrecynounUS /ˈsiːkrəsi/
the trait of keeping things secret
From this reading "What's the object of so much secrecy?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
sneakingadjectiveUS /ˈsniːkɪŋ/
not openly expressed
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "What's the object of so much secrecy?
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading SOME STARTLING NEWS.
the utterance of intelligible speech
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading SOME STARTLING NEWS.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
thiefnounUS /θiːf/
a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
a message informing of danger
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I don't much like the idea of sneaking out as if I were a thief," said Roy, involuntarily following the guide's motions and speaking in a low and guarded tone.
What's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "What's the object of so much secrecy?
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know I have no right here, but since I was brought against my will, I have a perfect right to go out open and above board."
WillisnounUS /ˈwɪlɪs/
English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Easy, easy," whispered Willis, raising his hand with a warning gesture.
