used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
accostverbUS /əˈkɔːst/
speak to someone
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
for the reason that
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
cannot
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From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
contemplationnounUS /ˌkɑːntəmˈpleɪʃən/
a long and thoughtful observation
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
contingencynounUS /kənˈtɪndʒənsi/
a possible event or occurrence or result
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
dagger's
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From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
demeanornounUS /dɪˈmiːnər/
(behavioral attributes) the way a person behaves toward other people
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
characterized by great determination
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
(of persons) excessively affected by emotion
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
fisty-cuffs
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From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
enclose in or as if in a frame
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
a long fixed look
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
plural of “guest” — a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
past form of “halt” — cause to stop
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
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 _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
has a good chance of being the case or of coming about
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
MayornounUS /ˈmeɪər/
the head of a city government
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
the light of the Moon
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
mouldverbUS /moʊld/
form in clay, wax, etc
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
not one, and not any
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
a human being
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
a structure attached to the exterior of a building often forming a covered entrance
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
Quinborough
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From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
raise the level or amount of something
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
rebukeverbUS /riˈbjuːk/
censure severely or angrily
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
restrainingverbUS /riˈstreɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
RobinsonnounUS /ˈrɑːbənsən/
English chemist noted for his studies of molecular structures in plants (1886-1975)
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
express in words
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
scannedverbUS /skænd/
inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
ShoenounUS /ʃuː/
footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
term of address for a man
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
stableadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪbəl/
resistant to change of position or condition
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
surmiseverbUS /sərˈmaɪz/
infer from incomplete evidence
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
There're
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From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
tractableadjectiveUS /ˈtræktəbəl/
easily managed (controlled or taught or molded)
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
troublingadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌbəlɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There're two at fisty-cuffs about it; Sir, I may say at dagger's drawing, But that I cannot say, because they have none.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
precisely as stated
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
a message informing of danger
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading The moonlight, as it partially fell upon this man's figure, disclosed a frame of sufficient mould to raise a surmise, that, in whatever form of communication the sergeant might accost him, he was not likely to find a very tractable subject to his hand.
at the time that
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading With this view he halted upon the porch, while he scanned the person before him, and directed an earnest gaze into his face.
belonging to which person
From this reading _Mayor of Quinborough._ When Horse Shoe left the apartment, he discovered the person, whose demeanor had excited his suspicion, leaning against a post of the porch, in front of the house.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Robinson, however, without troubling himself with the contemplation of such a contingency, determined to delay his visit to the stable long enough to allow himself the expression of a word of warning or rebuke, to indicate to the stranger the necessity for restraining his curiosity in regard to the guests of the inn.
