used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
abusiveadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːsɪv/
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
congratulatingverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
defeatingverbUS /dɪˈfiːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “defeat” — win a victory over
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
having made preparations
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
ESCAPESnounUS /ɪˈskeɪps/
plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
coins made of gold
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
and nothing more
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
the act of departing
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
lockupnounUS /ˈlɑːkʌp/
jail in a local police station
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
engage in
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
miser's
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From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
the force of policemen and officers
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
the act of having and controlling property
From this reading His disappointment was keen, for he was just congratulating himself on the possession of the miser’s gold.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
RUDOLPH
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From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
self-constitutedadjective
constituted by or established by itself
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
Tony
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From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
at the time that
From this reading When first arrested Rudolph was disposed to be violent and abusive.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading RUDOLPH ESCAPES Leaving Tony for a short time, we must return to Rudolph, whom we left in charge of a self-constituted body of police on his way to the lockup.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mingled with his disappointment was a feeling of intense hostility against Tony for his part in defeating his plans.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Five minutes later, and he would probably have been able to make good his escape.
