used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
Ah
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From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
chillnounUS /tʃɪl/
coldness due to a cold environment
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
a person who is older than you are
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
divisible by two
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
expandverbUS /ɪkˈspænd/
extend in one or more directions
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
I've
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From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
illusionsnounUS /ˌɪˈluːʒənz/
plural of “illusion” — an erroneous mental representation
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
It's
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From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
and nothing more
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
leniency and compassion shown toward offenders by a person or agency charged with administering justice
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
a form of address for a man
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
not any; not one
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Certainly I’ve no illusions,” he added, “about the ground of our meeting.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
Prodmore's
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From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
subtletynounUS /ˈsʌtəlti/
a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
vividadjectiveUS /ˈvɪvəd/
evoking lifelike images within the mind
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
warmthnounUS /wɔːrmθ/
the sensation caused by heat energy
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was vivid in every inch that Mr. Prodmore’s was a nature to expand in the warmth, or even in the chill, of any tribute to his financial subtlety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
winceverbUS /wɪns/
draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading “Ah, surely,” said the elder man, “my presence is not without a motive!”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
you're
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From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Your thorough knowledge of what you’re about has placed me at your mercy--you hold me in the hollow of your hand.”
YulenounUS /juːl/
period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6
From this reading “It’s just the motive,” Captain Yule returned, “that makes me wince at it!
