used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
Allestree
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From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
angrieradjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡriər/
comparative of “angry” — feeling or showing anger
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
The red fluid that circulates in the heart and blood vessels.
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
composingnounUS /kəmˈpoʊzɪŋ/
the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
encouraginglyadverb
in an encouraging manner
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
expostulations
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From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
gallowsnounUS /ˈɡæloʊz/
an instrument of execution consisting of a wooden frame from which a condemned person is executed by hanging
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
gauntlets
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From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
good-night
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From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
gratifiedadjectiveUS /ˈɡrætəfaɪd/
having received what was desired
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
Gwyeth
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From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
Hugh
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From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
Hugh's
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From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
I'll
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From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
jeersnounUS /dʒiːrz/
plural of “jeer” — showing your contempt by derision
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
immediately past
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
lightingnounUS /ˈlaɪtɪŋ/
having abundant light or illumination
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
losesverbUS /ˈluːzəz/
third-person singular of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
lounged
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From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
Mahone
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From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
manornounUS /ˈmænər/
the mansion of a lord or wealthy person
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
not any; not one
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
and nothing more
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
past form of “pause” — interrupt temporarily an activity before continuing
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
profitableadjectiveUS /ˈprɑːfətəbəl/
yielding material gain or profit
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
shillingsnounUS /ˈʃɪlɪŋz/
plural of “shilling” — the basic unit of money in Uganda; equal to 100 cents
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
sneaksnounUS /sniːks/
plural of “sneak” — a person who is regarded as underhanded and furtive and contemptible
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
impart skills or knowledge to
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
threatsnounUS /θrets/
plural of “threat” — something that is a source of danger
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading “I’ll lay you five shillings, George, he loses courage and sneaks back in time for dinner,” Mahone resumed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
TwillnounUS /twɪl/
a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
desired or wished for or sought
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh put his attention to drawing on his gauntlets and made no reply; in the last twelve hours there had been threats and expostulations and jeers enough to teach him that his only course was to be silent and keep to his determination.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The blood shot up to Hugh’s face; he knew that was what Mahone wanted, and he was the angrier that he had gratified him.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
You've
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From this reading “You’ve a gray day for a start and a gallows at the end,” Allestree spoke encouragingly, as he lounged in the doorway of the manor house.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “’Twill be profitable to you, Master Gwyeth, to turn your thoughts as you go to composing your last good-night,” Mahone paused in lighting his pipe to add cheerfully.
