used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
(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 “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
in addition
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
for the reason that
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
behaviornounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
manner of acting or controlling yourself
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
boilingnounUS /ˈbɔɪlɪŋ/
the application of heat to change something from a liquid to a gas
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
made known or openly avowed
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
DIDauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
didn't
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From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
Hankinshaw's
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From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
injunctionnounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
a formal command or admonition
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
Koku
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From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
make reference to
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
Ned
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From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
a feeling of sympathy and sorrow for the misfortunes of others
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
express in speech
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
male cat
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He had also put Koku under a strict injunction not to speak of the events of the night.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
at the time that
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading But to Ned, when he turned up at the office, he narrated the whole affair.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The latter was boiling over with indignation.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading TOM DID not mention the matter of Hankinshaw’s behavior to his father the next day, because he did not want to worry him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “It was a pity that you didn’t give him all that was coming to him,” he declared.
