used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
can't
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From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
castingnounUS /ˈkæstɪŋ/
object formed by a mold
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
the person or thing chosen or selected
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
clenchedadjectiveUS /klentʃt/
closed or squeezed together tightly
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
dearly loved
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
don't
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From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
set up or found
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
frightenverbUS /ˈfraɪtən/
cause fear in
From this reading “You won't frighten me, monsieur,” observed Tom, quietly.
gesticulationnoun
a deliberate and vigorous gesture or motion
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
I'm
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From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
I've
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From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
used as a French courtesy title; equivalent to English “Mr”
From this reading “You won't frighten me, monsieur,” observed Tom, quietly.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading “You won't frighten me, monsieur,” observed Tom, quietly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
penitentiallyadverb
showing remorse
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
with low volume
From this reading “You won't frighten me, monsieur,” observed Tom, quietly.
past form of “rejoin” — join again
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
saar
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From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
express in words
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
male cat
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
won't
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From this reading “You won't frighten me, monsieur,” observed Tom, quietly.
an affirmative
From this reading “Yes, I do,” he rejoined, “and I'm glad I've found you out in time.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You don't mean it, dear Tom?” she cried, penitentially.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But I can't say much for your choice!” he added, casting a glance of scorn at his rival.
Zephyrus
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From this reading “What have you to say against me, saar?” cried Zephyrus, with a fierce gesticulation, and shaking his clenched hand at Tom.
