used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A SUDDEN DEPARTURE.
adversarynounUS /ˈædvərseri/
someone who offers opposition
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
(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 After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
CincinnatinounUS /ˌsɪnsəˈnæti/
a city in southern Ohio on the Ohio river
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
defeatnounUS /dɪˈfiːt/
an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
the act of departing
From this reading A SUDDEN DEPARTURE.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
dishearteningadjectiveUS /dɪsˈhɑːrtənɪŋ/
destructive of morale and self-reliance
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
posing no difficulty; requiring little effort
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
not in accordance with the fact or reality or actuality
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
GilbertnounUS /ˈɡɪlbərt/
a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
Grey'snounUS /ɡreɪz/
possessive form of “grey” — United States writer of western adventure novels (1875-1939)
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
manufacturedadjectiveUS /ˌmænjəˈfæktʃərd/
produced in a large-scale industrial operation
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
Maurice
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From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
and nothing more
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
spikedadjectiveUS /spaɪkt/
having a long sharp point
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading A SUDDEN DEPARTURE.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
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 He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
triumphantadjectiveUS /traɪˈʌmfənt/
joyful and proud especially because of triumph or success
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
WaltonnounUS /ˈwɔːltən/
English composer (1902-1983)
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
water-mark
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From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He would like to have believed his tale a false one, but that was not easy.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading On a closer inspection of the paper which Maurice Walton had brought to him, he discovered a water-mark in the paper showing that it had only been manufactured the year previous.
a late time of life
From this reading As Gilbert had been in Cincinnati three years, this, of course, was sufficient to show that the document could not be genuine.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading After James Grey's triumphant feeling that he had spiked the guns of his young adversary, the revulsion and disappointment of defeat were all the more disheartening.
