aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading Other matters can wait.
cannot
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From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
cellnounUS /sel/
A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
discussverbUS /dɪˈskʌs/
to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
set up or found
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Other matters can wait.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Other matters can wait.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
Ryan
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From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
express in words
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
in the near future
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
TerencenounUS /ˈterəns/
dramatist of ancient Rome (born in Greece) whose comedies were based on works by Menander (190?-159 BC)
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
a special situation
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "The next thing is to look round, Dick.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading One cannot form the remotest idea as to the possibilities of an escape, until one has found out everything about the place.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Other matters can wait.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "Well, here we are, Terence," Ryan said cheerfully, as the door of their cell closed behind them; "and now, what next?"
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I should say that it will be quite soon enough to discuss it, in another couple of months.
