used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
anew
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FACE AT THE DOORWAY.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
confined by bonds
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
captivenounUS /ˈkæptɪv/
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
(plural) the deepest and most remote part
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
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 THE FACE AT THE DOORWAY.
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
a man who is a native or inhabitant of England
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
intense or sharp
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading THE FACE AT THE DOORWAY.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
hold firmly
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
Haydon
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From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
the act of retaining something
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
set afire or burning
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
the force of workers available
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
a particular point in time
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
relishnounUS /ˈrelɪʃ/
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
RubynounUS /ˈruːbi/
a transparent piece of ruby that has been cut and polished and is valued as a precious gem
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FACE AT THE DOORWAY.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
tortureverbUS /ˈtɔːrtʃər/
torment emotionally or mentally
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Again he drew back a pace, and waited a moment for Jack to recover himself.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
which person or people
From this reading Next he waved to the men who were holding Thomas Haydon to bring their prisoner closer to the bound captive.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The sullen face of the Ruby King was lighted up with a smile of deep relish.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading His savage nature was pleased to its depths to see the effect this simple but exquisite torture had upon the Englishman within his grasp.
