used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
separated or at a distance in place or position or time
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
BennettnounUS /ˈbenət/
United States aviator who (with Richard E. Byrd) piloted the first flight over the North Pole (1890-1928)
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
checkmated
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From this reading You’ve checkmated ’em entirely.”
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
CONFESSIONnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
approval
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
characterized by great determination
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
disappointingly unsuccessful
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
DOROTHY
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From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
a quad with a square body
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading You’ve checkmated ’em entirely.”
divisible by two
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
grinnounUS /ɡrɪn/
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
I've
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From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
provided with artificial light
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the force of workers available
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
Reilly
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From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
SealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
term of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
skipper'snounUS /ˈskɪpərz/
possessive form of “skipper” — a student who fails to attend classes
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
swabsnounUS /swɑːbz/
plural of “swab” — implement consisting of a small piece of cotton that is used to apply medication or cleanse a wound or obtain a specimen of a secretion
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
TRAPPEDadjectiveUS /træpt/
forced to turn and face attackers
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
undisguisedadjectiveUS /ˌʌndɪsˈɡaɪzd/
plain to see
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading “Trapped the whole four of ’em!” he exclaimed, his great face lit by a grin as he placed his hands to his sides.
in the company of; together with
From this reading DOROTHY MAKES A CONFESSION “TRAPPED the swabs!” cried Job Seal, rubbing his big hands with undisguised delight, although he seemed disappointed that we had not allowed him to come face to face with Bennett.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading From the skipper’s determined attitude I knew that murder would be done if the two men met, therefore I took to myself some credit for having kept them apart, even though they had passed within a yard of one another.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Reilly,” he added, “I’ve respect for you, sir.
You've
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From this reading You’ve checkmated ’em entirely.”
