used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here was a "situation" indeed.
affidavy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
next to; at the side of
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
bludgeonnounUS /ˈblʌdʒən/
a club used as a weapon
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
the act of burning something
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
chaseverbUS /tʃeɪs/
go after with the intent to catch
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
confinedadjectiveUS /kənˈfaɪnd/
not invading healthy tissue
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
confirmverbUS /kənˈfɜːrm/
establish or strengthen as with new evidence or facts
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
ebullitionnoun
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
edgedadjectiveUS /edʒd/
having a specified kind of border or edge
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here was a "situation" indeed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
a vague idea in which some confidence is placed
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
incurredverbUS /ˌɪnˈkɜːrd/
inflected form of “incur” — make oneself subject to; bring upon oneself; become liable to
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Here was a "situation" indeed.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
insanitynounUS /ˌɪnˈsænəti/
relatively permanent disorder of the mind
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
Jake
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
the sound of laughing
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
the sound of laughing
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
a person who rules or guides or inspires others
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
mischievousadjectiveUS /ˈmɪstʃəvəs/
naughtily or annoyingly playful
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
ominousadjectiveUS /ˈɑːmənəs/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
on one occasion
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
and nothing more
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
potentadjectiveUS /ˈpoʊtənt/
having great influence
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
roadsidenounUS /ˈroʊdsaɪd/
edge of a way or road or path
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
significancenounUS /səɡˈnɪfɪkəns/
the quality of being significant
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading Here was a "situation" indeed.
Sturgis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
to a sufficient degree
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
threateningadjectiveUS /ˈθretənɪŋ/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
upliftedadjectiveUS /ˈʌplɪftɪd/
exalted emotionally especially with pride
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
wagonnounUS /ˈwæɡən/
any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor
From this reading My laugh was ominous,--Jake edged off once more to the roadside; the man beside me, got his bludgeon in readiness, and the potent wagon whip of the leader of the party was uplifted in threatening significance.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Here was a "situation" indeed.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
whipverbUS /wɪp/
beat severely with a whip or rod
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading But as I could not do this without laughter, I incurred the danger of the whip.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
the day immediately before today
From this reading I said little, therefore, and that little was confined to an attempt to explain the chase of yesterday, which Jake Sturgis had made the subject of such a mischievous "affidavy."
but in spite of that
From this reading Burning with indignation, I was yet sufficiently master of myself to see that any ebullition of rage on my part, would only confirm the impression which they had received of my insanity.
