used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
AtheistnounUS /ˈeɪθiəst/
someone who does not believe in the existence of a god
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
CrueltynounUS /ˈkruːlti/
a cruel act; a deliberate infliction of pain and suffering
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
cuffsnounUS /kʌfs/
plural of “cuff” — the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
the act of departing
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
dependableadjectiveUS /dɪˈpendəbəl/
worthy of reliance or trust
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
a boy or man
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
good-humouredly
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From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
gropedverbUS /ɡroʊpt/
past form of “grope” — feel about uncertainly or blindly
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
He's
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From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
Liveloose
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From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
ObstinateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbstənət/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
pattingverbUS /ˈpætɪŋ/
inflected form of “pat” — pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
in the near future
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
ReverienounUS /ˈrevəri/
absentminded dreaming while awake
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
plural of “say” — the chance to speak
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
with low volume
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
staunchadjectiveUS /stɔːntʃ/
firm and dependable especially in loyalty
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
express in words
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A little silence followed their departure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading To my mind he is mistaken--too energetic; but his intentions are good."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Presently after Liveloose rose up, smiling softly, and groped after him.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading "He's a staunch, dependable fellow," said Obstinate, patting down the wide cuffs he wore.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You must tell your friend, Mr. Reverie," said Atheist good-humouredly, "that Mr. Cruelty says more than he means.
