used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
appetitenounUS /ˈæpətaɪt/
a feeling of craving something
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
applaudverbUS /əˈplɔːd/
clap one's hands or shout after performances to indicate approval
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
applausenounUS /əˈplɔːz/
a demonstration of approval by clapping the hands together
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
authorizedadjectiveUS /ˈɔːθəraɪzd/
endowed with authority
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
characterizationsnounUS /ˌkerəktərɪˈzeɪʃənz/
plural of “characterization” — a graphic or vivid verbal description
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
couldn't
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From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
give a description of
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
dictionariesnounUS /ˈdɪkʃəneriz/
plural of “dictionary” — a reference book containing an alphabetical list of words with information about them
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
take in solid food
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
editionsnounUS /ɪˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “edition” — the form in which a text (especially a printed book) is published
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
epithetsnounUS /ˈepəθets/
plural of “epithet” — a defamatory or abusive word or phrase
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
destroyed or killed
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
hear with intention
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
informal terms for a mother
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
nibbledverbUS /ˈnɪbəld/
past form of “nibble” — bite off very small pieces
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
observableadjectiveUS /əbˈzɜːrvəbəl/
capable of being seen or noticed
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
and nothing more
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
phrase-books
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From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
relativenounUS /ˈrelətɪv/
a person related by blood or marriage
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
Satan'snounUS /ˈseɪtənz/
possessive form of “satan” — (Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
plural of “think” — an instance of deliberate thinking
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading And then--only think of the things he had to listen to!
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
unspeakableadjectiveUS /ənˈspiːkəbəl/
defying expression or description
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
unsuspectingadjectiveUS /ˌʌnsəˈspektɪŋ/
not suspicious
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
verdictsnounUS /ˈvɜːrdɪkts/
plural of “verdict” — (law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment
From this reading And more than that, he had to agree with the verdicts and applaud them.
precisely as stated
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His applause tasted bitter in his mouth, though; he could not disguise that from me; and it was observable that his appetite was gone; he only nibbled; he couldn't eat.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Finally a man said, “It is quite likely that that relative is in the room and hearing what this town thinks of that unspeakable scoundrel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mamma, he heard his own unsuspecting friends describe him with epithets and characterizations drawn from the very dictionaries and phrase-books of Satan's own authorized editions down below.
