used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading By no means, Mr. Stocking assured.
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By no means, Mr. Stocking assured.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
the time of person's life when they are a child
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
cockcrownoun
the first light of day
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
CONSPIREverbUS /kənˈspaɪər/
engage in plotting or enter into a conspiracy, swear together
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
a licensed medical practitioner
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
the 3rd planet from the sun; the planet we live on
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
at any time
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
fanaticsnounUS /fəˈnætɪks/
plural of “fanatic” — a person motivated by irrational enthusiasm (as for a cause)
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
prevent from being seen or discovered
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
houndnounUS /haʊnd/
any of several breeds of dog used for hunting typically having large drooping ears
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
howlverbUS /haʊl/
emit long loud cries
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
a small worthless amount
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
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 REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
maniacsnounUS /ˈmeɪniæks/
plural of “maniac” — an insane person
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading By no means, Mr. Stocking assured.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
a form of address for a man
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
neath
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From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
not any; not one
From this reading By no means, Mr. Stocking assured.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
obdurateadjectiveUS /ˈɑːbdərət/
stubbornly persistent in wrongdoing
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
many times at short intervals
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
coated with paint
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
persuasionnounUS /pərˈsweɪʒən/
the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
Picotnoun
an edging of small loops, as on lace or ribbon
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
Picot's
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From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
REBECCAnounUS /rəˈbekə/
(Old Testament) wife of Isaac and mother of Jacob and Esau
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
express in words
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
scratchingnounUS /ˈskrætʃɪŋ/
a harsh noise made by scraping
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
express in speech
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
StockingnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋ/
close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
trodverbUS /trɑːd/
inflected form of “tread” — put down or press the foot, place the foot
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
Twas
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From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
(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 As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
well-meaningadjective
not unfriendly or threatening
From this reading There was Mr. Stocking, as well-meaning a man as trod earth, obdurate beyond persuasion against poor M. Picot under his charge.
at the time that
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
in or at the place that
From this reading REBECCA AND JACK BATTLE CONSPIRE 'Twas cockcrow when I left pacing the shore where we had so often played in childhood; and through the darkness came the howl of M. Picot's hound, scratching outside the prison gate.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading Might I not speak to the French doctor through the bars of his window?
in the company of; together with
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading As well reason with maniacs as fanatics, say I, for they hide as much folly under the mask of conscience as ever court fool wore 'neath painted face.
