used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
answersnounUS /ˈænsərz/
plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
for the reason that
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
a person who is in charge
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
a state at a particular time
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
divisible by two
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
Fred
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
internaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrnəl/
happening or arising or located within some limits or especially surface
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
outwardlyadverbUS /ˈaʊtwərdli/
with respect to the outside
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
PULLSnounUS /pʊlz/
plural of “pull” — the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
Radwin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
Rhinds
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
satisfactoryadjectiveUS /ˌsætəˈsfæktri/
giving satisfaction
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
an instance of visual perception
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
STRINGnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PULLS A NEW STRING Radwin did not return.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
tormentedadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːrmentɪd/
experiencing intense pain especially mental pain
From this reading These questions tormented Rhinds the more because he could not even invent satisfactory answers to them.
trickedverbUS /trɪkt/
past form of “trick” — deceive somebody
From this reading And why had the latter tricked himself off out of sight?
unrestnounUS /ənˈrest/
a state of agitation or turbulent change or development
From this reading Though looking outwardly composed, John C. Rhinds passed the next few hours in a condition of internal unrest.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
WardnounUS /wɔːrd/
a person who is under the protection or in the custody of another
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Why did Chief Ward want to see Fred Radwin?
