used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
anew
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
alertadjectiveUS /əˈlɜːrt/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
Ashe'snounUS /ˈæʃəz/
possessive form of “ashe” — United States tennis player who was the first Black to win United States and English singles championships (1943-1993)
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
BeakernounUS /ˈbiːkər/
a flatbottomed jar made of glass or plastic; used for chemistry
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
BritainnounUS /ˈbrɪtən/
a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
checkedadjectiveUS /tʃekt/
patterned with alternating squares of color
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
clannounUS /klæn/
group of people related by blood or marriage
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
make right or correct
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
provide with a covering or cause to be covered
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
detailnounUS /dɪˈteɪl/
an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
deviationnounUS /ˌdiːviˈeɪʃən/
a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
didn't
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From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
expertsnounUS /ˈekspərts/
plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
impersonationnounUS /ˌɪmpərsəˈneɪʃən/
a representation of a person that is exaggerated for comic effect
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
infiltrationnounUS /ˌɪnfɪlˈtreɪʃən/
a process in which individuals (or small groups) penetrate an area (especially the military penetration of enemy positions without detection)
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
knitverbUS /nɪt/
make (textiles) by knitting
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
immediately past
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
not any; not one
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
normnounUS /nɔːrm/
a standard or model or pattern regarded as typical
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
on one occasion
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
established beyond doubt
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
race-conscious
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From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
RossnounUS /rɑːs/
Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
Ross'snounUS /ˈrɑːsɪz/
possessive form of “ross” — Scottish explorer who led Arctic expeditions that yielded geographic discoveries while searching for the Northwest Passage (1777-1856)
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
shippedverbUS /ʃɪpt/
inflected form of “ship” — transport commercially
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
tomorrownounUS /təˈmɑːroʊ/
the day after today
From this reading Ashe's "tomorrow" proved to be several days later.
tradernounUS /ˈtreɪdər/
someone who purchases and maintains an inventory of goods to be sold
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
tribesnounUS /traɪbz/
plural of “tribe” — a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading They were not a closely knit clan, suspicious of strangers and alert to any deviation from the norm, as more race-conscious tribes might be.
tribesmannounUS /ˈtraɪbzmæn/
someone who lives in a tribe
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Beaker people were an excellent choice for infiltration.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The cover was that of a Beaker trader, and Ross's impersonation was checked again and again by experts, making sure that the last detail was correct and that no suspicion of a tribesman, no mistake on Ross's part would betray him.
an affirmative
From this reading He might have said yes, but that didn't mean, Ross discovered, that he was to be shipped off at once to early Britain.
