used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
with anger
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
the qualities that give pleasure to the senses
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
cooledverbUS /kuːld/
past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
Everett
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From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
Frere
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From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
Frere's
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From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
Hetty
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From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
How
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From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
a particular point in time
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
ownedadjectiveUS /oʊnd/
having an owner; often used in combination
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
a strong feeling or emotion
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
penchantnounUS /ˈpentʃənt/
a strong liking
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
rusticadjectiveUS /ˈrʌstɪk/
characteristic of rural life
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
having a supporting base
From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
not in physical motion
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
sympathizeverbUS /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/
share the feelings of; understand the sentiments of
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Everett had owned to himself that he had a decided penchant for the little rustic beauty, but Frere's fierce passion cooled his.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Everett was still standing in the porch.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He did not feel particularly inclined, however, to sympathize with his friend.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Frere stood perfectly still for a moment after Hetty had spoken, then without a word he turned and left her.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
you've
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From this reading "How rough you are, Frere!" he said angrily; "you've almost knocked the pipe out of my mouth a second time this evening."
