used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
in the past
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
move towards
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
BeaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
beltnounUS /belt/
endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
next to; at the side of
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
broad-brimmedadjective
(of hats) having a broad brim
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
BrocadenounUS /broʊˈkeɪd/
thick heavy expensive material with a raised pattern
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
clappedverbUS /klæpt/
inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
the first light of day
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
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 His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
set up or found
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
habituallyadverbUS /həˈbɪtʃuːəli/
according to habit or custom
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
headedadjectiveUS /ˈhedəd/
having a heading or course in a certain direction
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
the vertical dimension of extension; distance from the base of something to the top
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
JocknounUS /dʒɑːk/
a person trained to compete in sports
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
lustilyadverb
in a healthy manner
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
Miggs
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From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
moment'snounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/
possessive form of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
overtookverbUS /ˌoʊvərˈtʊk/
inflected form of “overtake” — catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
a firearm that is held and fired with one hand
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
possession of controlling influence
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
pursuersnounUS /pərˈsuːərz/
plural of “pursuer” — a person who is pursuing and trying to overtake or capture
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
one of four equal parts
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
respitenounUS /ˈrespɪt/
a (temporary) relief from harm or discomfort
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
shepherdnounUS /ˈʃepərd/
a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
shepherd'snounUS /ˈʃepərdz/
possessive form of “shepherd” — a clergyman who watches over a group of people
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
in a vehement outcry
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
an instance of visual perception
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
smocknounUS /smɑːk/
a loose coverall (coat or frock) reaching down to the ankles
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
that is looked for
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
staffnounUS /stæf/
personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
not in physical motion
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
surgedverbUS /sɜːrdʒd/
past form of “surge” — rise and move, as in waves or billows
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Five minutes in which to do battle for his life, for his freedom, for the power to keep his oath!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE DAWN A while ago, in an agony of longing, he had cried out for a moment’s respite! for a disguise! and now there stood before him Jock Miggs in smock and broad-brimmed hat, with pipe and shepherd’s staff.
wizenedadjectiveUS /ˈwaɪzənd/
lean and wrinkled by shrinkage as from age or illness
From this reading The plan of action had surged in his mind at first sight of the wizened little figure of the shepherd beside the further approach to the clearing.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Beau Brocade drew himself up to his full height, sought and found in the pocket of his coat the black mask which he habitually wore; this he fixed to his face, then drawing a pistol from his belt, he overtook Jock Miggs, clapped him vigorously on the shoulder, and shouted lustily,—
yelpingnounUS /ˈjelpɪŋ/
a sharp high-pitched cry (especially by a dog)
From this reading His pursuers, headed by the yelping dog, were still a quarter of a mile away.
