the performance of a part or role in a drama
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
anew
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
(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 In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
attachverbUS /əˈtætʃ/
cause to be attached
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
cannot
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From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
free from liquid or moisture; lacking natural or normal moisture or depleted of water; or no longer wet
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
earshotnounUS /ˈɪrʃɑːt/
the range within which a voice can be heard
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
plural of “get” — a return on a shot that seemed impossible to reach and would normally have resulted in a point for the opponent
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
in a hurried or hasty manner
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
hostilitynounUS /hɑːˈstɪləti/
a hostile (very unfriendly) disposition
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
inconsideratelyadverb
without consideration; in an inconsiderate manner
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
inknounUS /ɪŋk/
a liquid used for printing or writing or drawing
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
immediately past
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
likelihoodnounUS /ˈlaɪklihʊd/
the probability of a specified outcome
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
the force of workers available
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
a form of address for a man
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
parchmentnounUS /ˈpɑːrtʃ.mənt/
A stiff, flat, thin material made from the prepared skin of an animal, used for writing.
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
PassengernounUS /ˈpæsəndʒər/
a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
rashlyadverb
in a hasty and foolhardy manner
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
reflectverbUS /rɪˈflekt/
manifest or bring back
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
rejoindernounUS /rɪˈdʒɔɪndər/
a quick reply to a question or remark (especially a witty or critical one)
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
revulsionnounUS /rɪˈvʌlʃən/
intense aversion
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
Ryecroft
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
Identical; not different.
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
slipsnounUS /slɪps/
plural of “slip” — a socially awkward or tactless act
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
spitefuladjectiveUS /ˈspaɪtfəl/
showing malicious ill will and a desire to hurt; motivated by spite
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
spleennounUS /spliːn/
a large dark-red oval organ on the left side of the body between the stomach and the diaphragm; produces cells involved in immune responses
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
springsnounUS /sprɪŋz/
plural of “spring” — the season of growth
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
past form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
not in physical motion
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is more of the same sort, but Captain Ryecroft does not hear it; the men having moved off beyond earshot.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
up to a particular time
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
undergoverbUS /ˌʌndərˈɡoʊ/
pass through
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
Vivian
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
the words that are spoken
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading In all likelihood he would not have listened, had they stayed.
writesverbUS /raɪts/
third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work
From this reading His own spleen returning, in all its keen hostility, he springs upon his feet, hastily steps back to the table, and writes on the slips of parchment-- _Mr Vivian Ryecroft, Passenger to London_, _G.W.R_.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading He cannot attach them till the ink gets dry; and, while waiting for it to do so, his thoughts undergo still another revulsion; again leading him to reflect whether he may not be in the wrong, and acting inconsiderately--rashly.
an affirmative
From this reading For again he seems to hear those other words--that last spiteful rejoinder--"Yes; let it."
