used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
agreementnounUS /əˈɡriːmənt/
the statement (oral or written) of an exchange of promises
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
with anger
From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading It had fluttered to the floor of the cabin.
without doubt or question
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
compliancenounUS /kəmˈplaɪəns/
acting according to certain accepted standards
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
power to direct or determine
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
divisible by two
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
experiencesnounUS /ɪkˈspɪriənsɪz/
plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading It had fluttered to the floor of the cabin.
flutteredverbUS /ˈflʌtərd/
past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart
From this reading It had fluttered to the floor of the cabin.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It had fluttered to the floor of the cabin.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
obviousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbviəs/
easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
someone who is a member of the faculty at a college or university
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
retainedadjectiveUS /rɪˈteɪnd/
continued in your keeping or use or memory
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
Skeel
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From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
spluttering
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From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
carry out
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
male cat
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
a source of difficulty
From this reading But Tom did not even take the trouble to hand back the letter.
Whalen
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From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ESCAPE Professor Skeel retained control of himself with an obvious effort.
the words that are spoken
From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Clearly he had expected more of a spirit of agreement on the part of Tom, though he might have known, from his previous experiences with our hero, that compliance would not be given.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You--you----” began Whalen, angrily spluttering the words.
