used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
anew
From this reading Scarlett laughed scornfully, and his men again echoed his forced mirth.
(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 Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading You must be taught humility, sir."
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
bladesnounUS /bleɪdz/
plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
CavaliersnounUS /ˌkævəˈlɪrz/
plural of “cavalier” — a gallant or courtly gentleman
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
consequentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwənt/
occurring with or following as a consequence
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
without stop or interruption
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
echoedverbUS /ˈekoʊd/
past form of “echo” — to say again or imitate
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
featheredadjectiveUS /ˈfeðərd/
adorned with feathers or plumes
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
produced by or subjected to forcing
From this reading Scarlett laughed scornfully, and his men again echoed his forced mirth.
Fred
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From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
hatsnounUS /hæts/
plural of “hat” — headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
haughtinessnoun
overbearing pride evidenced by a superior manner toward inferiors
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading You must be taught humility, sir."
insolentlyadverb
in an insolent manner
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
conformity or harmony
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
the sound of laughing
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
past form of “laugh” — produce laughter
From this reading Scarlett laughed scornfully, and his men again echoed his forced mirth.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
the force of workers available
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
mirthnounUS /mɜːrθ/
great merriment
From this reading Scarlett laughed scornfully, and his men again echoed his forced mirth.
mockingadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːkɪŋ/
abusing vocally; expressing contempt or ridicule
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading You must be taught humility, sir."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
with low volume
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
roystering
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From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
Scarlett
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From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
scarvesnounUS /skɑːrvz/
plural of “scarf” — a garment worn around the head or neck or shoulders for warmth or decoration
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
scornfullyadverb
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading Scarlett laughed scornfully, and his men again echoed his forced mirth.
silkenadjectiveUS /ˈsɪlkən/
having a smooth, gleaming surface reflecting light
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
term of address for a man
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading You must be taught humility, sir."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
trappingsnounUS /ˈtræpɪŋz/
(usually plural) accessory wearing apparel
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
communicated in words
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Scarlett uttered a mocking laugh, which was insolently echoed by his men.
which person or people
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Pride, sir," continued Fred, quietly, "goes with gay trappings, and silken scarves, and feathered hats.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You must be taught humility, sir."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Fred winced slightly, but he went on-- "All this comes, sir, from the pride and haughtiness consequent upon your keeping the company of wild, roystering blades, who call themselves Cavaliers--men without the fear of God before their eyes, and certainly without love for their country.
