used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
acquiescencenounUS /ˌækwiˈesəns/
acceptance without protest
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
a proposal for an appropriate course of action
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading But his tongue had not been idle in the meanwhile.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
bluntlyadverbUS /ˈblʌntli/
in a blunt direct manner
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
in a manner differing from the usual or expected
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
French'snounUS /ˈfrentʃɪz/
possessive form of “french” — the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
a mental representation of some haunting experience
From this reading THE GHOST OF WYNYATES.
Griff's
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From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
not in action or at work
From this reading But his tongue had not been idle in the meanwhile.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
Joe
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From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
in the recent past
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
at the same time but in another place
From this reading But his tongue had not been idle in the meanwhile.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But his tongue had not been idle in the meanwhile.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
nowadaysnounUS /ˈnaʊədeɪz/
the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE GHOST OF WYNYATES.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
preachernounUS /ˈpriːtʃər/
someone whose occupation is preaching the gospel
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
rumoursnounUS /ˈruːmərz/
plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
Strangeways
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From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
summonedverbUS /ˈsʌmənd/
past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
carry out
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE GHOST OF WYNYATES.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity
From this reading But his tongue had not been idle in the meanwhile.
not clearly expressed or understood
From this reading Vague rumours began to come to Griff's ears nowadays, and people stared curiously at him as he passed them in the street.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
(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 Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
what's
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From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading "Look here, Gabriel, what's in the wind?" he asked bluntly, while the preacher and he were taking a walk together one afternoon.
witch'snounUS /ˈwɪtʃɪz/
possessive form of “witch” — a female sorcerer or magician
From this reading Although the summer was well advanced now, Joe Strangeways, despite his ready acquiescence in the old witch's advice, had but lately summoned resolution enough to take him to Lawyer French's office.
WYNYATES
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From this reading THE GHOST OF WYNYATES.
