used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
apprehensiveadjectiveUS /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/
quick to understand
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
of a stringed instrument; sounded by stroking with a bow
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
Castiliannoun
the Spanish language as spoken in Castile
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
ceremoniouslyadverb
in a ceremonious manner
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
derangementnoun
a state of mental disturbance and disorientation
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
command with authority
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
discomposing
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From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
doubling-up
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From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
EnglishmannounUS /ˈɪŋɡlɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
the ripened reproductive body of a seed plant
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
gaspnounUS /ɡæsp/
a short labored intake of breath with the mouth open
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
the act of departing
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
cause to move by striking
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
impactnounUS /ˌɪmˈpækt/
the striking of one body against another
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
plural of “inch” — a unit of length equal to one twelfth of a foot
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
indicationsnounUS /ˌɪndəˈkeɪʃənz/
plural of “indication” — something that serves to indicate or suggest
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
the sound of laughing
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
marredadjectiveUS /mɑːrd/
blemished by injury or rough wear
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
involving the mind or an intellectual process
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
missilenounUS /ˈmɪsəl/
a rocket carrying a warhead of conventional or nuclear explosives; may be ballistic or directed by remote control
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
past form of “murmur” — speak softly or indistinctly
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
not any; not one
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
offensiveadjectiveUS /əˈfensɪv/
violating or tending to violate or offend against
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
Peckover
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From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
involving the body as distinguished from the mind or spirit
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
past form of “pick” — select carefully from a group
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
with speed
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
on the contrary
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
rationounUS /ˈreɪʃioʊ/
the relative magnitudes of two quantities (usually expressed as a quotient)
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
receivernounUS /rəˈsiːvər/
set that receives radio or tv signals
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
recoveringadjectiveUS /rəˈkʌvərɪŋ/
returning to health after illness or debility
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
salutationnoun
an act of honor or courteous recognition
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
Identical; not different.
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
spinousadjective
having spines
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
subduedadjectiveUS /səbˈduːd/
in a softened tone
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Quickly recovering from the discomposing impact, and forcing his sinister features as far into a smile as his mental attitude would allow, he bowed ceremoniously, although the full effect of the salutation was somewhat marred by the fact that, following close on the shot, it had rather the appearance of a doubling-up caused by physical derangement.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
throwernounUS /ˈθroʊər/
a person who twists silk or rayon filaments into a thread or yarn
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
we're
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From this reading "Now," murmured Peckover through his teeth, "we're going to see something."
weightyadjectiveUS /ˈweɪti/
having relatively great weight; heavy
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
belonging to which person
From this reading Not so the little Castilian, whose dignity was in no direct ratio to his inches.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The hit was greeted by an offensive laugh of exultation by the thrower, with a gasp of subdued rage by the receiver of the spinous missile, and by the rest of the company with various indications of apprehensive curiosity.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading An Englishman, under the same circumstances, would probably have picked up the weighty fruit and returned the shot.
