AdeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
absencenounUS /ˈæbsəns/
the state of being absent
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
ANDconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
atprepositionUS /æt/
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
Beverley's
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From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
butconjunctionUS /bʌt/
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
byprepositionUS /baɪ/
showing who or what does the action
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
carryingverbUS /ˈkæriɪŋ/
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
costnounUS /kɑːst/
the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
coursenounUS /kɔːrs/
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
daynounUS /deɪ/
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
disregardverbUS /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/
refuse to acknowledge
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
doingverbUS /ˈduːɪŋ/
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
evenadjectiveUS /ˈiːvɪn/
divisible by two
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
followingadjectiveUS /ˈfɑːloʊɪŋ/
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
fromprepositionUS /frʌm/
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
getverbUS /ɡet/
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
half-mile
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From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
HamiltonnounUS /ˈhæməltən/
Irish mathematician (1806-1865)
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
happyadjectiveUS /ˈhæpi/
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
hepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
he'll
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From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
he's
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From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
HelmnounUS /helm/
steering mechanism for a vessel; a mechanical device by which a vessel is steered
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
Helm's
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From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
hisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
howeveradverbUS /ˌhaʊˈevər/
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
I'll
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From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
I'm
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From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
importancenounUS /ˌɪmˈpɔːrtəns/
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
impossibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːsəbəl/
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
inprepositionUS /ɪn/
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
It's
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From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
justadverbUS /dʒʌst/
and nothing more
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
justifiedadjectiveUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪd/
having words so spaced that lines have straight even margins
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
knowverbUS /noʊ/
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
lateadjectiveUS /leɪt/
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
LESCAUT
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From this reading MANON LESCAUT.
mannounUS /mæn/
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
MANON
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From this reading MANON LESCAUT.
matternounUS /ˈmætər/
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
momentnounUS /ˈmoʊmənt/
a particular point in time
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
nextadjectiveUS /nekst/
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
noticedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəst/
being perceived or observed
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
OfprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
parolenounUS /pərˈoʊl/
a promise
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
possiblyadverbUS /ˈpɑːsəbli/
by chance
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
presentverbUS /ˈprezənt/
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
quiteadverbUS /kwaɪt/
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
RAPIER-THRUST
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From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
repliedverbUS /rɪˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “reply” — react verbally
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
saidadjectiveUS /sed/
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
sayverbUS /seɪ/
express in words
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
scalpedverbUS /skælpt/
past form of “scalp” — sell illegally, as on the black market
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
scoutedverbUS /ˈskaʊtɪd/
past form of “scout” — explore, often with the goal of finding something or somebody
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
smalladjectiveUS /smɔːl/
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
somethingpronounUS /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
spotnounUS /spɑːt/
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
suggestionnounUS /səˈdʒestʃən/
an idea that is suggested
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
thenadverbUS /ðen/
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
thisdeterminerUS /ðɪs/
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
threatnounUS /θret/
something that is a source of danger
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
toddynoun
a mixed drink made of liquor and water with sugar and spices and served hot
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
troublenounUS /ˈtrʌbəl/
a source of difficulty
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
undertakeverbUS /ˈʌndərteɪk/
enter upon an activity or enterprise
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
veryadjectiveUS /ˈveri/
precisely as stated
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
wagernounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading "It's a matter of small importance," Hamilton replied; "but I'll wager you the next toddy that he's not at the present moment a half-mile from this spot.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
welladverbUS /wel/
(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 "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
whatpronounUS /wʌt/
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
willmodal verbUS /wɪl/
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Of course, however, he'll get scalped for his trouble, and that will cost you something, I'm happy to say."
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
wouldmodal verbUS /wʊd/
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
youpronounUS /juː/
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "He would be quite justified in doing it; you know that very well," said Helm with a laugh, "and he's just the man to undertake what is impossible.
youngadjectiveUS /jʌŋ/
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading AND A RAPIER-THRUST Beverley's absence was not noticed by Hamilton until late on the following day, and even then he scouted Helm's suggestion that the young man was possibly carrying out his threat to disregard his parole.
