used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
fear resulting from the awareness of danger
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN NIGHT AND MIST.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
a fact or assertion offered as evidence that something is true
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
BelmontnounUS /ˈbelmɑːnt/
a racetrack for thoroughbred racing in Elmont on Long Island; site of the Belmont Stakes
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
Directly under; in or to a lower position than.
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
braceverbUS /breɪs/
prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
bucketnounUS /ˈbʌkət/
a roughly cylindrical vessel that is open at the top
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
catsnounUS /kæts/
plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
defyingverbUS /dɪˈfaɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “defy” — resist or confront with resistance
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
plural of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
fire-cracker
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From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
usually; as a rule
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN NIGHT AND MIST.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
jarverbUS /dʒɑːr/
be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
set afire or burning
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
become covered with mist
From this reading IN NIGHT AND MIST.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading IN NIGHT AND MIST.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
go across or through
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
postponedverbUS /poʊstˈpoʊnd/
past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
ProvincenounUS /ˈprɑːvəns/
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
shiveringnounUS /ˈʃɪvərɪŋ/
a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
be standing; be upright
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
terrificadjectiveUS /tərˈɪfɪk/
very great or intense
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The argument is pretty sure to be postponed.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Something like this result came to pass when Philip and the man Belmont felt the _Old Province_ shivering beneath them, after that terrific jar.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
not expected or anticipated
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading It was followed, shout upon shout, by what each felt sure must be the beginning of alarm and of unexpected peril.
at the time that
From this reading When a couple of savage dogs or a brace of quarrelsome cats stand defying one another a bucket of cold water or a lighted fire-cracker generally gives them a perfectly new subject to think about.
