used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
a record or narrative description of past events
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
adviseverbUS /ædˈvaɪz/
give advice to
From this reading What do you advise?"
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
(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 A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
any person at all
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
for the reason that
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
Beverley
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From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
characterized by great determination
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
dislikenounUS /dɪˈslaɪk/
an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
dislikesnounUS /dɪˈslaɪks/
plural of “dislike” — an inclination to withhold approval from some person or group
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
encounterverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntər/
come together
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
Hanns
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From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
interpreternounUS /ˌɪnˈtɜːrprətər/
someone who mediates between speakers of different languages
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
a form of address for a man
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
not any; not one
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
the act of making and recording a measurement
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
persuadeverbUS /pərˈsweɪd/
win approval or support for
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
plural of “power” — possession of controlling influence
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
precisely, exactly
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
roguenounUS /roʊɡ/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
except for; apart from
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
Schlott
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From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
carry out
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
in or at that place or location
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
TraitornounUS /ˈtreɪtər/
someone who betrays his country by committing treason
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
a source of difficulty
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
TylernounUS /ˈtaɪlər/
elected vice president and became the 10th President of the United States when Harrison died (1790-1862)
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
displeasing to the senses
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
precisely as stated
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
VillainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
(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 "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What do you advise?"
which person or people
From this reading "I am a man who dislikes to do anyone an injustice, and it is on that account, and because I tried to persuade myself that I had no right to take a dislike to the man, that I determined to think well of our interpreter.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading But I fear that Hanns Schlott is a rogue, if not worse, and that he is a party in a conspiracy.
but in spite of that
From this reading However, we are not taken yet, and shall give much trouble before any harm comes to us.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading What do you advise?"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A Traitor and a Villain "I begin to think that there is some reason in your fears, and that, after all, your good sense and powers of observation are about to save us from a very ugly encounter," said Mr. Beverley slowly, turning to Tyler after some minutes' thought.
