used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
bedevilled
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From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
CardigannounUS /ˈkɑːrdɪɡən/
knitted jacket that is fastened up the front with buttons or a zipper
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
crushedadjectiveUS /krʌʃt/
treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance
From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
desperatelyadverbUS /ˈdespərətli/
with great urgency
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
knockoutnounUS /ˈnɑːkaʊt/
a very attractive or seductive looking woman
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
owning or consisting of land or real estate
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
loopholenounUS /ˈluːphoʊl/
an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
not any; not one
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
Pennington
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From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
compacted by ironing
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
push-button
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From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
resignedlyadverb
with resignation and acceptance; in a resigned manner
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
SethnounUS /seθ/
(Old Testament) third son of Adam and Eve; given by God in place of the murdered Abel
From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
Shirley
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From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
past form of “sigh” — heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If I had to fight any man but you--” He sighed resignedly and pressed the push-button on his desk.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Colonel Seth Pennington was thoroughly crushed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
be the winner in a contest or competition; be victorious
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Look which way he would, the bedevilled old rascal could find no loophole for escape.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You win, Cardigan,” he muttered desperately as he sat in his office after Shirley had left him.
You've
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From this reading “You've had more than a shade in every round thus far, and at the finish you've landed a clean knockout.
