used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
apprenticesnounUS /əˈprentəsɪz/
plural of “apprentice” — works for an expert to learn a trade
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
ArguingnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjuːɪŋ/
a contentious speech act; a dispute where there is strong disagreement
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
bittenverbUS /ˈbɪtən/
inflected form of “bite” — to grip, cut off, or tear with or as if with the teeth or jaws
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
a youthful male person
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
BrantnounUS /brænt/
small dark geese that breed in the north and migrate southward
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
deductionnounUS /dɪˈdʌkʃən/
a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
developedadjectiveUS /dɪˈveləpt/
being changed over time so as to be e.g. stronger or more complete or more useful
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
Draco's
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From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
undergo or live through a difficult experience
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
more distant in especially space or time
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
set up or found
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
gamblingnounUS /ˈɡæmbəlɪŋ/
the act of playing for stakes in the hope of winning (including the payment of a price for a chance to win a prize)
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
journeymen
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From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
kennelnounUS /ˈkenəl/
outbuilding that serves as a shelter for a dog
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Brant knew that trade well.
a boy or man
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
Langford
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From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
the act of departing
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
panoplynounUS /ˈpænɑːpli/
a complete and impressive array
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
Plainsmannoun
an inhabitant of a plains region (especially the Great Plains of North America)
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
participate in games or sport
From this reading It was not likely that the boy had developed a passion for play of his own motion.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
made ready or fit or suitable beforehand
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
raidverbUS /reɪd/
search without warning, make a sudden surprise attack on
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
slipshodadjectiveUS /ˈslɪpʃɑːd/
marked by great carelessness
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
thitheradverbUS /ˈðɪθɜːr/
an old word meaning “to that place”
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services
From this reading Brant knew that trade well.
trampsnounUS /træmpz/
plural of “tramp” — a vagrant
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
UPREARED
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From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND A MOUNTAIN UPREARED ON the night after the raid Draco’s gambling house was running in full panoply as usual; and thither Brant directed his steps upon leaving the Plainsman building.
(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 Brant knew that trade well.
workmennounUS /ˈwɜːrkmɪn/
plural of “workman” — an employee who performs manual or industrial labor
From this reading It had its master workmen, its slipshod journeymen, its tramps, and its apprentices.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Arguing from experience, he made sure that young Langford would be found in the kennel of the dog that had bitten him; and carrying the deduction a step farther, he was prepared to find the lad playing the part of led captain to some older villain.
