used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
affectingadjectiveUS /əˈfektɪŋ/
arousing affect
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
(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 We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
Anglais
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From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
AngusnounUS /ˈæŋɡəs/
Celtic god of love and beauty; patron deity of young men and women
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
Aramon
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From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
argumentsnounUS /ˈɑːrɡjəmənts/
plural of “argument” — a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
awenounUS /ɑː/
an overwhelming feeling of wonder or admiration
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
BehindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
biggestadjectiveUS /ˈbɪɡəst/
superlative of “big” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
boxe
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From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
Cawdor
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From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
circulatedverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪtɪd/
past form of “circulate” — become widely known and passed on
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
Deventer
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From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
English-speakingadjective
able to communicate in English
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
divisible by two
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
a boy or man
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
filesnounUS /faɪlz/
plural of “file” — a set of related records (either written or electronic) kept together
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
gabbling
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From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
GrandsnounUS /ɡrændz/
plural of “grand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
happeningnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋ/
an event that happens
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
the state of being honored
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
hulknounUS /hʌlk/
a very large person; impressive in size or qualities
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
IrishmannounUS /ˈaɪrɪʃmən/
a man who is a native or inhabitant of Ireland
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
showing or feeling mirth or pleasure or happiness
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
something that is lost
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
loudlyadverbUS /ˈlaʊdli/
with relatively high volume
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
menagerie-promenade
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From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
parapetnounUS /ˈperəpet/
a low wall along the edge of a roof or balcony
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
persuadedverbUS /pərˈsweɪdɪd/
past form of “persuade” — win approval or support for
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
protestationsnounUS /ˌproʊteˈsteɪʃənz/
plural of “protestation” — a formal and solemn declaration of objection
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
any competition
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
rubverbUS /rʌb/
move over something with pressure
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
an educational institution
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
ScotnounUS /skɑːt/
a native or inhabitant of Scotland
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
ScotsnounUS /skɑːts/
the dialect of English used in Scotland
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
secretsnounUS /ˈsiːkrəts/
plural of “secret” — something that should remain hidden from others (especially information that is not to be passed on)
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
SeniorsnounUS /ˈsiːnjərz/
plural of “senior” — an undergraduate student during the year preceding graduation
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
carry out
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Deventer and I leaned on the parapet and watched the curious things which were happening in Aramon across the river.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading Behind us circulated the usual menagerie-promenade of the "Grands," gabbling and whispering tremendous secrets in files of two and three.
which person or people
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We were the biggest boys in the school and kept even the Seniors in awe, being "Les Anglais" to them--and so familiar with the "boxe"--though Deventer was an Irishman, and I, Angus Cawdor, a Scot of the Scots.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading We had explained the difference to them many times by arguments which may have temporarily persuaded some, but without in the least affecting the fixed French notion that all English-speaking people are of English race.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Hugh Deventer was a great hulk of a fellow who would take half a dozen French Seniors and rub their heads together if I told him, laughing loudly at their protestations as to loss of honour.
