used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But he did not go far.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
Captain'snounUS /ˈkæptənz/
possessive form of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
the act of departing
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading But he did not go far.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
exaggeratedadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtəd/
represented as greater than is true or reasonable
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
exitnounUS /ˈeɡzɪt/
an opening that permits escape or release
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
facultiesnounUS /ˈfækəltiz/
plural of “faculty” — one of the inherent cognitive or perceptual powers of the mind
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading But he did not go far.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
furtiveadjectiveUS /ˈfɜːrtɪv/
marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading But he did not go far.
Guillaume's
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From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
temporary military shelter
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
inspirationnounUS /ˌɪnspərˈeɪʃən/
arousal of the mind to special unusual activity or creativity
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
a particular point in time
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But he did not go far.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
not divisible by two
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
overtakeverbUS /ˈoʊvərteɪk/
catch up with and possibly overtake
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
a human being
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
the state of being present; current existence
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
purposed
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From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
freed from illness or injury
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
reprisalnounUS /riˈpraɪzəl/
a retaliatory action against an enemy in wartime
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
Roustache
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From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
believed likely
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
carry out
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
treadverbUS /tred/
put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
not known
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE STRAW IN THE CORNER There was nothing odd in M. Guillaume's presence, however little the lady or the Captain had suspected it.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading To what purpose should he, since it was vain to hope to overtake the Captain or Paul de Roustache?
at the time that
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading The surprise he gave was a reprisal for that which he had suffered when, after the Captain's exit, he had recovered his full faculties and heard a furtive movement within the hut.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading It was the inspiration and the work of a moment to raise himself with an exaggerated effort and a purposed noise, and to take his departure with a tread heavy enough to force itself on the ears of the unknown person inside.
