used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
in actual fact
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
assailantnounUS /əˈseɪlənt/
someone who attacks
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
BARGAINnounUS /ˈbɑːrɡən/
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
brainsnounUS /breɪnz/
plural of “brain” — that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
butlernounUS /ˈbʌtlər/
a manservant (usually the head servant of a household) who has charge of wines and the table
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
past form of “command” — be in command of
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
don't
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From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
set up or found
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
grumbleverbUS /ˈɡrʌmbəl/
show one's unhappiness or critical attitude
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
Hollins
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From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
infinitelyadverbUS /ˈɪnfənətli/
without bounds
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
immediately past
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
Moneylaws
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From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
one's
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From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
predicamentnounUS /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
reluctantadjectiveUS /rɪˈlʌktənt/
unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
cut with a saw
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
scatteringnounUS /ˈskætərɪŋ/
a small number (of something) dispersed haphazardly
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
sharpenedadjectiveUS /ˈʃɑːrpənd/
having the point made sharp
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
express in speech
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
successive (without a break)
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
sulkyadjective
sullen or moody
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
move fast, noisily, and heavily
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "In at that door, and straight up the stairs, Moneylaws!" he commanded.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading And I should have been infinitely surprised if any other voice than his had spoken--as he did speak when the last grumble of the thunder died out in a sulky, reluctant murmur.
feel or have a desire for; want strongly
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
at the time that
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether that is so or not, I was as certain as if I actually saw him that my assailant was the butler, Hollins.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
witsnounUS /wɪts/
the basic human power of intelligent thought and perception
From this reading THE BARGAIN It may be that when one is placed in such a predicament as that in which I then found myself, one's wits are suddenly sharpened, and a new sense is given to one.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And quick, if you don't want your brains scattering.
