used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
(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 But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
reach, make, or come to a decision about something
From this reading Leidall found it in him to decide.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
Dr
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From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
drawbacknounUS /ˈdrɔːbæk/
the quality of being a hindrance
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
set up or found
From this reading Leidall found it in him to decide.
soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
HancocknounUS /ˈhænkɑːk/
American revolutionary patriot who was president of the Continental Congress; was the first signer of the Declaration of Independence (1737-1793)
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Leidall found it in him to decide.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Leidall found it in him to decide.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
Leidall
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Leidall found it in him to decide.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
make available or accessible, provide or furnish
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
cut with a saw
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
soothingadjectiveUS /ˈsuːðɪŋ/
affording physical relief
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
sympatheticadjectiveUS /ˌsɪmpəˈθetɪk/
of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
tactfuladjectiveUS /ˈtæktfəl/
having or showing a sense of what is fitting and considerate in dealing with others
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
a vivid mental image
From this reading And the face of Dr. Hancock flashed before his vision.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He saw the gentle eyes and sympathetic smile, remembered the soothing voice and the offer of companionship he had refused.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Of course, there was one serious drawback: Hancock _knew_.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading But he was far too tactful, too sweet and good a man to let that influence his judgment, or to betray in any way at all that he did know.
