used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
curs
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From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
dismissverbUS /dɪˈsmɪs/
bar from attention or consideration
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
communicated in words
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
GoadverbUS /ɡoʊd/
give heart or courage to
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
Hockin
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From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
injuriousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʊriəs/
harmful to living things
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
laboredadjectiveUS /ˈleɪbərd/
lacking natural ease
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
leaguenounUS /liːɡ/
an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
memoriesnounUS /ˈmɛm.ə.riz/
Recollections of past events.
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
a form of address for a man
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
others
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From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
penitencenoun
remorse for your past conduct
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
express in words
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
serpentsnounUS /ˈsɜːrpənts/
plural of “serpent” — limbless scaly elongate reptile; some are venomous
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
shamefuladjectiveUS /ˈʃeɪmfəl/
(used of conduct or character) deserving or bringing disgrace or shame
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
shatteredadjectiveUS /ˈʃætərd/
ruined or disrupted
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
Shovelin
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From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
imagine to be the case or true or probable
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
Terryer
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From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
a special situation
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
trinketnounUS /ˈtrɪŋkət/
cheap showy jewelry or ornament on clothing
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
vileadjectiveUS /vaɪl/
morally reprehensible
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
visionsnounUS /ˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “vision” — a vivid mental image
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
Vypan
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From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading A RETURN CALL In the morning I labored to dismiss these thoughts, these shameful suspicions, almost as injurious to my father's honor as it was to suspect him of the crime itself.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading And calling back my memories of him, and dwelling on what Mr. Shovelin said, and Uncle Sam and others, I became quite happy in the firm conviction that I ought to be put upon bread and water for having such vile visions.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Then suddenly a thing came to my mind which shattered happy penitence.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Major Hockin had spoken of another purpose which he had in store while bringing me thus to London--another object, that is to say, besides the opening of the trinket.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And this his second intention was to “have it out,” as he expressed it, “with that league of curs and serpents, Vypan, Goad, and Terryer.”
