used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
agitateverbUS /ˈædʒəteɪt/
try to stir up public opinion
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
disclosurenounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
lacking in liveliness or animation
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
divisible by two
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
humiliationnounUS /hjuːˌmɪliˈeɪʃən/
state of disgrace or loss of self-respect
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
I'm
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From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
engage in
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
mistakingnounUS /mɪˈsteɪkɪŋ/
putting the wrong interpretation on
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
not any; not one
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
a brief written record
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
outstandingadjectiveUS /ˌaʊtˈstændɪŋ/
distinguished from others in excellence
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
reiterateverbUS /riˈɪtəreɪt/
to say, state, or perform again
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
seductiveadjectiveUS /sɪˈdʌktɪv/
tending to entice into a desired action or state
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
sensationaladjectiveUS /senˈseɪʃənəl/
causing intense interest, curiosity, or emotion
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
sinceritynounUS /sɪnˈserəti/
an earnest and sincere feeling
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
Slade
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From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
Slady
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From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
startlingadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːrtlɪŋ/
so remarkably different or sudden as to cause momentary shock or alarm
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
express in words
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading If he had any other feelings, of humiliation at being so completely deceived, or of disappointment, he did not show them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
THORNTON'S
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From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The fact that this seductive stranger was his friend seemed the one outstanding reality to him.
male cat
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
precisely as stated
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THORNTON'S STORY It was very much like Tom Slade that this altogether sensational disclosure and startling announcement did not greatly agitate him, nor even make him especially curious.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
which person or people
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I'm _going_ to tell, Slady," his friend said, with a note of sincerity there was no mistaking; "I'm going to tell you the whole business.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But he did reiterate in that dull way of his, "You got to tell me who you are."
