used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
on or to one side
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
adopted in order to deceive
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
absence of light or illumination
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
debarred
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From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
dismounted
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From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
a British peer of the highest rank
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
in a serious manner
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
feignedadjectiveUS /feɪnd/
not genuine
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
genuineadjectiveUS /ˈdʒenjəwən/
not fake or counterfeit
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
killingnounUS /ˈkɪlɪŋ/
an event that causes someone to die
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
immediately past
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
absolutely essential
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
others
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From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
preliminariesnounUS /prɪˈlɪməneriz/
plural of “preliminary” — a minor match preceding the main event
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
purposelyadverbUS /ˈpɜːrpəsli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
saluteverbUS /səˈluːt/
propose a toast to
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
salutedverbUS /səˈluːtɪd/
past form of “salute” — propose a toast to
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
selectadjectiveUS /səˈlekt/
of superior grade
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
sternadjectiveUS /stɜːrn/
of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
carry out
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading I hoped I could detect an expression of genuine anxiety on his face, as if he did not at all relish the turn things had taken; and purposely I assumed as dark and stern an expression as I could force into my face.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
which person or people
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading THE FIGHT As I dismounted I saluted the others and glanced sharply at the Duke, who feigned not to notice my salute, and looked away without returning it.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Though I was debarred from killing him, I would at least act as if I meant to.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “I must have a last word with you, my friend,” I said earnestly.
Zoiloff
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From this reading It did not take much time to select the place and complete the necessary preliminaries, and while I was making ready I drew Zoiloff aside.
