used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
AugustusnounUS /ɑːˈɡʌstəs/
Roman statesman who established the Roman Empire and became emperor in 27 BC; defeated Mark Antony and Cleopatra in 31 BC at Actium (63 BC - AD 14)
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
capturedverbUS /ˈkæptʃərd/
past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
ConstablenounUS /ˈkɑːnstəbəl/
a lawman with less authority and jurisdiction than a sheriff
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
CookenounUS /kʊk/
United States journalist (born in England in 1908)
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
DocknounUS /dɑːk/
an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
Ebenier
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From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
employmentnounUS /emˈplɔɪmənt/
the state of being employed or having a job
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
an opposing military force
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
intense or sharp
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
first-classadjectiveUS /ˌfɜːrstˈklæs/
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
HOOKverbUS /hʊk/
fasten with a hook
From this reading OFF SANDY HOOK.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
LevinounUS /ˈliːvaɪ/
(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; traditionally considered to be the author of the first Gospel
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
a form of address for a man
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
mulenounUS /mjuːl/
hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
information about recent and important events
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
obstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading OFF SANDY HOOK.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
established beyond doubt
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
with speed
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
relieveverbUS /rɪˈliːv/
provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
SANDYadjectiveUS /ˈsændi/
of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown
From this reading OFF SANDY HOOK.
in the near future
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
spreadingnounUS /ˈspredɪŋ/
process or result of distributing or extending over a wide expanse of space
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
stewardnounUS /ˈstuːərd/
someone who manages property or other affairs for someone else
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
not in physical motion
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
tigernounUS /ˈtaɪɡər/
a fierce or audacious person
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
up to a particular time
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
vigilnounUS /ˈvɪdʒəl/
a period of sleeplessness
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
Vincent
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
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 The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
WatsonnounUS /ˈwɑːtsən/
United States telephone engineer who assisted Alexander Graham Bell in his experiments (1854-1934)
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading The officer evidently did not relish his employment; but Mr. C. Augustus Ebenier had proved that he was a first-class tiger, as well as an exquisite of the first water.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Levi did not learn that the great enemy had been captured till he went up in the morning to relieve the steward; but the news was spreading rapidly, and it came to his ear before he reached his station.
in or at the place that
From this reading He hastened to the house of Mr. Watson, where Constable Cooke and the steward still kept vigil over the fallen foe.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
wretchnounUS /retʃ/
performs some wicked deed
From this reading Mr. Watson had another interview with the wretch as soon as Levi arrived; but Dock Vincent was as obstinate as a mule.
