used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CATCHING A TARTAR.
Acton
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From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
AlliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
eagerly desirous
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
BlakenounUS /bleɪk/
visionary British poet and painter (1757-1827)
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
CATCHINGnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading CATCHING A TARTAR.
cross-questioned
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From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
recognizable; marked
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
Diggory
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From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
the act of discovering something
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
footprintsnounUS /ˈfʊtprɪnts/
plural of “footprint” — a mark of a foot or shoe on a surface
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
of great significance or value
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
of an obscure nature
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
originatorsnounUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtərz/
plural of “originator” — someone who creates new things
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
on the contrary
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
reportedadjectiveUS /ˌriːˈpɔːrtɪd/
made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
an elaborate and systematic plan of action
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
get rid of
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
in the near future
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
TARTARnounUS /ˈtɑːrtər/
a salt used especially in baking powder
From this reading CATCHING A TARTAR.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The master cross-questioned Acton and Diggory, but seemed rather inclined to doubt their story.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
TripleverbUS /ˈtrɪpəl/
increase threefold
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
unanimouslyadverbUS /juːˈnænəməsli/
of one mind; without dissent
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The Triple Alliance gained fresh renown as the originators of the scheme by which the disclosure had been made, and it was unanimously decided that the matter should be reported to Mr. Blake.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was impossible for two boys to keep such an important discovery to themselves, and the shed was soon filled with an eager crowd, all anxious to view the mysterious footprints.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I think," he said, "you must be mistaken.
