used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
addressingverbUS /əˈdresɪŋ/
-ing form of “address” — speak to
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
executionnounUS /ˌeksəˈkjuːʃən/
putting a condemned person to death
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
fearlessadjectiveUS /ˈfɪrləs/
oblivious of dangers or perils or calmly resolute in facing them
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
the act of departing
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
come to pass
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
HELMAR
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From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
METALnounUS /ˈmetəl/
any of several chemical elements that are usually shiny solids that conduct heat or electricity and can be formed into sheets etc.
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
subject to death
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
absolutely essential
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
immediately following in time or order
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
not any; not one
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
occupationsnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃənz/
plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
and nothing more
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
operationsnounUS /ˌɑːpərˈeɪʃənz/
financial transactions at a brokerage; having to do with the execution of trades and keeping customer records
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
PROVESverbUS /pruːvz/
third-person singular of “prove” — be shown or be found to be
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
with speed
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
successfullyadverbUS /səkˈsesfəli/
with success; in a successful manner
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
a special situation
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
trustworthyadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstwɜːrði/
worthy of trust or belief
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
except if; if not
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
the act of using
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
precisely as stated
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading It is necessary, however, to have a trustworthy and fearless man for the job, for he will not only have a hard task but will be in a warm corner."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
in or at the place that
From this reading Having reached the spot where the operations were going on, the officer, addressing Helmar, said-- "Unless we get those guns into position quickly, there is no telling what may happen.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading The situation is getting very serious, but if I can carry out my plan successfully there will be nothing to fear.
disposed or inclined toward
From this reading So far his occupations had been many and various, and, being willing and prepared to do any mortal thing, he felt no anxiety about the task he was to have next.
past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something
From this reading HELMAR PROVES HIS METAL As George followed the officer he wondered what the plan was and in what manner his services could be of use in its execution.
