used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
Alpenny
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From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
any thing at all
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
assentnounUS /əˈsent/
agreement with a statement or proposal to do something
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
the two together, not just one
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
a female human offspring
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
wanted intensely
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
expectationsnounUS /ˌekspekˈteɪʃənz/
plural of “expectation” — belief about (or mental picture of) the future
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
to certain extent or degree
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
Hench
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
immunitynounUS /ˌɪˈmjuːnəti/
the state of not being susceptible
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
implyverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪ/
express or state indirectly
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
incomenounUS /ˈɪnkʌm/
the financial gain (earned or unearned) accruing over a given period of time
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
resulting from one's intentions
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
for more time
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
title used for a married Frenchwoman
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
take in marriage
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
come together
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
not any; not one
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
come into possession of
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
Owain
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From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
an amount of time
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
purchasenounUS /ˈpɜːrtʃəs/
the acquisition of something for payment
From this reading But Hench by no means intended to purchase immunity at this price, as to do so would imply that he was guilty.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
Identical; not different.
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
showing reason or sound judgment
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
SprucenounUS /spruːs/
light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
squarelyadverbUS /ˈskwerli/
directly and without evasion; not roundabout
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
status with respect to the relations between people or groups
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
a source of difficulty
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
precisely as stated
From this reading Contrary to his expectations, Owain passed a very good night.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Dangerous as Madame Alpenny and Spruce were, he had no reason to fear them for a week, since they gave him that period in which to assent to their terms.
past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy
From this reading By this time he was so accustomed to trouble that it did not seem sensible to worry over anything until he could meet the same fairly and squarely.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The woman wished him to marry her daughter; the man desired to obtain an income of two thousand a year, secured by deed; and if he satisfied both, they would hold their peace and trouble him no longer.
