used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
(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 The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
arrestedverbUS /ərˈestɪd/
past form of “arrest” — take into custody
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
Charlie
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From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
placed crosswise
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
a message received and understood
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
irritateverbUS /ˈɪrɪteɪt/
cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
engage in
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
Marmaduke
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From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
the force of workers available
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
make reference to
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used to form the superlative
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
not any; not one
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
by chance
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
express in words
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
carry out
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
temperedadjectiveUS /ˈtempərd/
made hard or flexible or resilient especially by heat treatment
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I am not much afraid of it, if they do.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The most they could say is that I was prepared to take up arms, if his majesty crossed from France; but, as there are thousands and thousands of men ready to do the same, they may fine me, perhaps, but I should say that is all.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
which person or people
From this reading "Charlie," Sir Marmaduke said on the following morning, at breakfast, "it is quite possible that that villain who acted as spy, and that other villain who employed him--I need not mention names--may swear an information against me, and I may be arrested, on the charge of being concerned in a plot.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I shall make light of the affair, while you, being pretty hot tempered, might say things that would irritate them, while they could be of no assistance to me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading However, what I want to say to you is, keep out of the way, if they come.
