used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
eagerly desirous
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
biddingnounUS /ˈbɪdɪŋ/
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
creepingnounUS /ˈkriːpɪŋ/
a slow mode of locomotion on hands and knees or dragging the body
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
every day; without missing a day
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
diabolicaladjectiveUS /ˌdaɪəˈbɑːlɪkəl/
showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
a line leading to a place or point
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
encountersnounUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərz/
plural of “encounter” — a minor short-term fight
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
every-day
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From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
usually; as a rule
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
an established custom
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
and nothing more
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
lackingadjectiveUS /ˈlækɪŋ/
inadequate in amount or degree
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
not any; not one
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WALL.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
and nothing more
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
outstretchedadjectiveUS /aʊtˈstretʃt/
fully extended especially in length
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
physiquenounUS /fəˈziːk/
constitution of the human body
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
exert pressure or force to or upon
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
realmsnounUS /relmz/
plural of “realm” — a domain in which something is dominant
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
Rigby's
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From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
A dark area or shape produced by a body coming between rays of light and a surface.
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WALL.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WALL.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading THE SHADOW ON THE WALL.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Jack needed no second bidding; he was only too anxious and eager to follow the direction of Rigby's outstretched finger.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
wildestadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪldɪst/
superlative of “wild” — marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading But there was something about the whole of this affair, a creeping suggestion of diabolical crime, such as one only encounters in the wildest realms of fiction.
but in spite of that
From this reading And yet it seemed to Jack that his reading of the daily press recalled things just as vile in every-day life.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading He was by no means lacking in the nerve and pluck which generally go to a young man of fine physique and clean habit.
