aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
anew
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
(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 The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
backwardadverbUS /ˈbækwərd/
at or to or toward the back or rear
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
put or send forth
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
convulsiveadjectiveUS /kənˈvʌlsɪv/
affected by involuntary jerky muscular contractions; resembling a spasm
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
disdainverbUS /dɪsˈdeɪn/
look down on with disdain
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
fistnounUS /fɪst/
a hand with the fingers clenched in the palm (as for hitting)
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
gamekeepernounUS /ˈɡeɪmkiːpər/
a person employed to take care of game and wildlife
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
Good-night
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
hold firmly
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
inflected form of “grow” — pass into a condition gradually, take on a specific property or attribute; become
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
jokesnounUS /dʒoʊks/
plural of “joke” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
liftingverbUS /ˈlɪftɪŋ/
-ing form of “lift” — raise from a lower to a higher position
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
on one occasion
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
and nothing more
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
proudlyadverbUS /ˈpraʊdli/
with pride; in a proud manner
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
Sepper
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
in the near future
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
starkadjectiveUS /stɑːrk/
devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
not moving or operating freely
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
inflected form of “swing” — move in a curve or arc, usually with the intent of hitting
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
teasedadjectiveUS /tiːzd/
feeling mild pleasurable excitement
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then again he swung proudly on his knees, and only once cast his head backward in something of disdain.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
Tony
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading The gamekeeper said, "Good-night, all," and went on his way.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But as soon as this was done the jokes and laughter were resumed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading The girls teased Tony about him, and said he had whispered to her.
which person or people
From this reading Sepper, who heard this, suddenly grew stark and stiff: the pipe which he was lifting to his mouth remained in the convulsive grasp of his one hand, while his other fist clenched, and his eyes, which stared upon Tony, shot forth fierce and angry thoughts.
