used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
arrangingnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒɪŋ/
the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
developmentnounUS /dɪˈveləpmənt/
act of improving by expanding or enlarging or refining
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
dummynounUS /ˈdʌmi/
a person who does not talk
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
elaborateadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæbrət/
marked by complexity and richness of detail
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
engineernounUS /ˈendʒəˈnɪr/
a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
entryman
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From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
expenditurenounUS /ɪkˈspendətʃər/
money paid out; an amount spent
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
expensesnounUS /ɪkˈspensəz/
plural of “expense” — amounts paid for goods and services that may be currently tax deductible (as opposed to capital expenditures)
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
GID
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From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
handleverbUS /ˈhændəl/
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
HOLT
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From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
Howland
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From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
judiciousadjectiveUS /dʒuːˈdɪʃəs/
marked by the exercise of good judgment or common sense in practical matters
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
Kamatlah
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From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
the force of workers available
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
oiledadjectiveUS /ɔɪld/
treated with oil
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
PROSPECTINGverbUS /ˌprɔːˈspektɪŋ/
-ing form of “prospect” — search for something desirable
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
rearrangedverbUS /ˌriːərˈeɪndʒd/
past form of “rearrange” — put into a new order or arrangement
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
Selfridge
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From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
in the near future
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading GID HOLT GOES PROSPECTING As soon as Selfridge reached Kamatlah he began arranging the stage against the arrival of the Government agent.
thoroughadjectiveUS /ˈθɜːroʊ/
painstakingly careful and accurate
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
WallynounUS /ˈwɔːli/
a silly and inept person; someone who is regarded as stupid
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Selfridge had been given a free hand as to expenses and he oiled his way by liberal treatment of the men and by a judicious expenditure.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His preparations were elaborate and thorough.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading One or two men about whom he was doubtful he discharged and hurried out of the camp.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading A young engineer named Howland had been in charge of the development work, but Wally rearranged his forces so as to let each dummy entryman handle the claim entered in his name.
