used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
beamedverbUS /biːmd/
past form of “beam” — smile radiantly; express joy through one's facial expression
From this reading The man's face beamed.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
CUNNINGadjectiveUS /ˈkʌnɪŋ/
attractive especially by means of smallness or prettiness or quaintness
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
deceptionnounUS /dɪˈsepʃən/
a misleading falsehood
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
give a description of
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
true confidential information
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
dodgeverbUS /dɑːdʒ/
make a sudden movement in a new direction so as to avoid
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The man's face beamed.
a boy or man
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
something acquired without compensation
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
hookverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
how
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From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
IKEnounUS /aɪk/
United States general who supervised the invasion of Normandy and the defeat of Nazi Germany; 34th President of the United States (1890-1961)
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
and nothing more
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The man's face beamed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
outlinedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtlaɪnd/
showing clearly the outline or profile or boundary
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
propositionnounUS /ˌprɑːpəˈzɪʃən/
(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
unusual or striking
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
RESORTSnounUS /rɪˈzɔːrts/
plural of “resort” — a hotel located in a resort area
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
RESULTSnounUS /rɪˈzʌlts/
plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
snideadjectiveUS /snaɪd/
expressive of contempt
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
STARTLINGadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
successive (without a break)
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
stripenounUS /straɪp/
an adornment consisting of a strip of a contrasting color or material
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The man's face beamed.
a special situation
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
USESnounUS /ˈjuːsəz/
plural of “use” — the act of using
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
precisely as stated
From this reading IKE RESORTS TO A VERY CUNNING TRICK AND USES HIS GREAT GIFT IN A VERY REMARKABLE MANNER--HIS JOKE IS FOLLOWED BY STARTLING RESULTS.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading We have just outlined the conversation, but for the purpose he had in view our hero talked straight to the point and his proposition was not an unreasonable one; it was just the dodge to hook a fellow of the stripe of the "snide."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He believed he was on to a big thing.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We have not attempted to go into the full details and describe just how Ike got down to his deception.
