used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
bowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
a collection of things sharing a common attribute
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
classmen
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From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
collarnounUS /ˈkɑːlər/
a band that fits around the neck and is usually folded over
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
committeenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
courteouslyadverb
in a polite manner
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
COWARDnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading MARK, THE COWARD.
the act of making up your mind about something
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
deliververbUS /dɪˈlɪvər/
deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
destinedadjectiveUS /ˈdestɪnd/
headed or intending to head in a certain direction; often used as a combining form as in “college-bound students”
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
firmly closed or secured
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
jacketnounUS /ˈdʒækət/
a short coat
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
Mallory
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
attach a tag or label to
From this reading MARK, THE COWARD.
a particular point in time
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
used to form the superlative
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
a form of address for a man
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
accept an excuse for
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
separated in relationship by a given degree of descent
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
responsenounUS /rɪˈspɑːns/
a result
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
in the near future
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
spokesmannounUS /ˈspoʊksmən/
a male spokesperson
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
tauntingadjectiveUS /ˈtɔːntɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading MARK, THE COWARD.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading He recognized them instantly; it was the “committee,” and a moment later, in response to his invitation, the three first classmen entered, bowing most courteously as usual.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
the vertical force exerted by a mass as a result of gravity
From this reading He had barely removed the weight of his uniform jacket, with its collar fastened inside, before he heard a sound of voices near his tent.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The taunting of which Mark spoke with such grim and quiet determination was soon to begin; in fact, he was not destined to lie down for that night of rest without a taste of it.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Mr. Mallory,” said the spokesman, “I have come, if you will pardon my disturbing you, to deliver to you the decision of our class.”
