used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
(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 He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
convictsnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
Corvinus
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From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
divisible by two
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
the organ of sight
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
FetternounUS /ˈfetər/
a shackle for the ankles or feet
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
helpsnounUS /helps/
plural of “help” — the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
paysnounUS /peɪz/
plural of “pay” — something that remunerates
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
plural of “question” — an instance of questioning
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
Rabirius
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
relievesverbUS /riˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “relieve” — provide physical relief, as from pain
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
in an aggressive manner
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
spendsverbUS /spendz/
third-person singular of “spend” — use up a period of time in a specific way
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
stranger'snounUS /ˈstreɪndʒərz/
possessive form of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "But it is mine, though," said Corvinus sharply; and he advanced for this purpose.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading The voice caught the stranger's ear, and he turned round to look.
(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 pays, of course, well for being allowed all this; so it is not our business to ask questions."
which person or people
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Corvinus sprang upon him with the eye and action of a wild beast, seized him, and called out with exultation, "Fetter him instantly.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
a young person (especially a young man or boy)
From this reading "I do not know his name," answered Rabirius; "but he is a fine youth, who spends much of his time among the convicts, relieves them and even at times helps them in their work.
