used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
(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 IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
a boy or man
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
gentlemanlyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒentəlmənli/
befitting a man of good breeding
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
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 was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
IKE'SnounUS /aɪks/
possessive form of “ike” — 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'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
a single distinct event
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little time passed.
the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
used to form the superlative
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Ike was after him, however, and in his own mind had arrived at a conclusion.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading A little time passed.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
PERTINACITYnoun
persistent determination
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
PROMISESnounUS /ˈprɑːməsəz/
plural of “promise” — a verbal commitment by one person to another agreeing to do (or not to do) something in the future
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
REDEEMSverbUS /rəˈdiːmz/
third-person singular of “redeem” — save from sins
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
unusual or striking
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
REWARDEDverbUS /rɪˈwɔːrdɪd/
past form of “reward” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
robbersnounUS /ˈrɒb.ərz/
Persons who steal from a person or place, especially using violence or threats.
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
signalsnounUS /ˈsɪɡnəlz/
plural of “signal” — any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
THEORIESnounUS /ˈθɪriz/
plural of “theory” — a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena
From this reading IKE'S PERTINACITY IS REWARDED IN A MOST REMARKABLE MANNER--HE PROVES ALL THEORIES AND REDEEMS ALL PROMISES.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A little time passed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
precisely as stated
From this reading The burglar was a very gentlemanly looking and acting man--a fellow far above the usual personality of robbers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The exchange of signals between the burglar and the woman was an incident of great significance to our hero.
