used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
conceivedverbUS /kənˈsiːvd/
past form of “conceive” — have the idea for
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
crueladjectiveUS /ˈkruːəl/
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
causing or capable of causing death
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
fellow-men
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From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
FOULadjectiveUS /faʊl/
highly offensive; arousing aversion or disgust
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
glutting
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From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
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 He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
not any; not one
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
participate in games or sport
From this reading FOUL PLAY.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
determined
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
satisfyingadjectiveUS /ˈsætɪsfaɪɪŋ/
providing abundant nourishment
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
and nothing more
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
move stealthily
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
Stapleton
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From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was this conviction, I think, that kept my cousin Jasper Stapleton quiet during the next few months.
(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 He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
at the time that
From this reading When a man has conceived a deadly hatred of one of his fellow-men, and has further resolved to let slip no chance of satisfying it, his revenge becomes to him simply a question of time, for the chance is sure to come sooner or later.
which person or people
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
willfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɪlfəl/
done by design
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew that in due course his revenge would have an opportunity of glutting itself, and for that evil time he was well content to wait.
not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading You may wonder that so young a man should have possessed such cruel feelings toward one who had never done him any willful wrong.
