used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
(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 A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
ambitiousadjectiveUS /æmˈbɪʃəs/
having a strong desire for success or achievement
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
a former copper coin of Pakistan and India
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
apprehendedadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhendɪd/
fully understood or grasped
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
of short duration or distance
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
channelsnounUS /ˈtʃænəlz/
official routes of communication
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
conceptionnounUS /kənˈsepʃən/
an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
true confidential information
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
plural of “dream” — a series of mental images and emotions occurring during sleep
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
evidencedadjectiveUS /ˈevɪdənst/
supported by evidence
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
forcefuladjectiveUS /ˈfɔːrsfəl/
characterized by or full of force or strength (often but not necessarily physical)
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
destroyed or killed
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
Hiram
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From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
how
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From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
a message received and understood
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
involvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvd/
connected by participation or association or use
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
KansasnounUS /ˈkænzəs/
a state in midwestern United States
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
legitimateadjectiveUS /ləˈdʒɪtəmət/
of marriages and offspring; recognized as lawful
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
limitnounUS /ˈlɪmət/
the greatest possible degree of something
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
MorgannounUS /ˈmɔːrɡən/
United States anthropologist who studied the Seneca (1818-1881)
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
absolutely essential
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
organizationnounUS /ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/
a group of people who work together
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
others
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From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
prosperousadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːspərəs/
in fortunate circumstances financially; moderately rich
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
prepared and printed for distribution and sale
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
possessing material wealth
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
cut with a saw
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
solidadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːləd/
characterized by good substantial quality
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
in the near future
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
express in words
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was not necessary for me to tell him.
unbesmirched
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From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
uncoveredadjectiveUS /ənˈkʌvərd/
not covered with clothing
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
unsulliedadjectiveUS /ənˈsʌlid/
spotlessly clean and fresh
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AS soon as I saw Hiram I knew he was a different man.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Details were published in every daily paper.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading He had gone back to Anna Bell Morgan clean, unsullied, unbesmirched--his conception of what a man should be, and prosperous beyond dreams.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
which person or people
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading A solid, forceful man, ambitious without limit, he was much interested in the brief information I gave him of how I had successfully uncovered and apprehended in Kansas City all the others involved in the crime, who evidenced a power of organization which, if directed in legitimate channels, would have made them rich.
