used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
any thing at all
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
arrangementnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənt/
the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
confessionnounUS /kənˈfeʃən/
an admission of misdeeds or faults
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
creepverbUS /kriːp/
move slowly; in the case of people or animals with the body near the ground
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
dictatorialadjectiveUS /ˌdɪktəˈtɔːriəl/
of or characteristic of a dictator
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
excusedadjectiveUS /ɪksˈkjuːzd/
granted exemption
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
the apparent surface of the imaginary sphere on which celestial bodies appear to be projected
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
intolerableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbəl/
incapable of being tolerated or endured
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
a small worthless amount
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
laggingnounUS /ˈlæɡɪŋ/
insulation used to wrap around pipes or boilers or laid in attics to prevent loss of heat
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
immediately past
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
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 At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
LIDnounUS /lɪd/
either of two folds of skin that can be moved to cover or open the eye
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
LIFTSnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
by chance
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
make a promise or commitment
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
redeemverbUS /rɪˈdiːm/
save from sins
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At least Jack did not seem to mind in the least, if his smile stood for anything.
TobynounUS /ˈtoʊbi/
a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
Toby'snounUS /ˈtoʊbiz/
possessive form of “toby” — a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading But at last his time of triumph had come, when according to the arrangement made between them he could ask Jack to redeem his promise of a full confession.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading Toby had waited long, and suffered horribly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts
From this reading Minutes had dragged out in an almost intolerable fashion as he watched the lagging sun creep down the western heavens.
at the time that
From this reading JACK LIFTS THE LID If Toby's manner was a trifle dictatorial when he made this demand, perhaps he might be excused for feeling so.
