used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
Barbemouche
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From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
Berquin
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From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
a movement into or inward
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading "And I mine," growled Barbemouche.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
HOW
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From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
humorouslyadverbUS /ˈhjuːmərəsli/
in a humorous manner
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
in the near future
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "I shall presently give you mine, point first."
shiveredverbUS /ˈʃɪvərd/
past form of “shiver” — tremble convulsively, as from fear or excitement
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
not in physical motion
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
Vicomte's
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From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading As I was still facing Barbemouche, I imagined the point of the Vicomte's sword entering my back, and I will confess that I shivered.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading HOW THE HERO GAVE HIS WORD AND KEPT IT I stood still and reflected.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You lack a weapon," said M. de Berquin, humorously.
