used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
assistantsnounUS /əˈsɪstənts/
plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
attirenounUS /əˈtaɪər/
clothing of a distinctive style or for a particular occasion
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
batterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
the supreme effort one can make
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
the two together, not just one
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
capacitynounUS /kəˈpæsəti/
capability to perform or produce
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
chiefsnounUS /tʃiːfs/
plural of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
disadvantagenounUS /ˌdɪsədˈvæntɪdʒ/
the quality of having an inferior or less favorable position
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
employernounUS /emˈplɔɪər/
a person or firm that employs workers
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
erectingnounUS /ɪˈrektɪŋ/
the act of building or putting up
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
gayeradjectiveUS /ˈɡeɪər/
comparative of “gay” — bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
the force of workers available
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "That I must think over.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "That I must think over.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
recommendverbUS /ˌrekəˈmend/
push for something
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
retainersnounUS /rɪˈteɪnərz/
plural of “retainer” — a fee charged in advance to retain the services of someone
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
cut with a saw
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
express in words
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
successive (without a break)
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
carry out
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "That I must think over.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading You both look too straight and active to be employed as the assistants of a trader, or I could have got some of my friends to take you in that capacity.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
which person or people
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading "I saw a number of men working at a battery they are erecting by the river side.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I agree with you that it would be a disadvantage to go as a soldier," Dick said, after a pause; "but what disguise would you recommend us to choose?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading The best disguise will be a gayer attire, such as would be worn by the retainers of some of the chiefs; and were it not that, if questioned, you could not say who was your employer, that is what I should recommend."
