used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
aimlesslyadverbUS /ˈeɪmləsli/
without aim; in an aimless manner
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
make certain of
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
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From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
a (usually rectangular) container; may have a lid
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
cigarnounUS /sɪˈɡɑːr/
a roll of tobacco for smoking
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
consumedverbUS /kənˈsuːmd/
past form of “consume” — eat up completely, as with great appetite
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
crisisnounUS /ˈkraɪsəs/
an unstable situation of extreme danger or difficulty
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
disinclinationnounUS /dɪsɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
that toward which you are inclined to feel dislike
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
communicated in words
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
financialadjectiveUS /fəˈnænʃəl/
involving financial matters
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
fireplacenounUS /ˈfaɪərpleɪs/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
past form of “hesitate” — pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
impelledadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpeld/
urged or forced to action through moral pressure
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
an instinctive motive
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
impulsivelyadverbUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪvli/
in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
indecisionnounUS /ˌɪndɪˈsɪʒən/
doubt concerning two or more possible alternatives or courses of action
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
listenersnounUS /ˈlɪsənərz/
plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
MILLIONSnounUS /ˈmɪljənz/
plural of “million” — the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
not any; not one
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
offeringnounUS /ˈɔːfərɪŋ/
something offered (as a proposal or bid)
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
perceivingverbUS /pərˈsiːvɪŋ/
-ing form of “perceive” — to become aware of through the senses
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
continue talking
From this reading A FIGHT IN MILLIONS Drake did not immediately proceed.
on the contrary
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
regrettingverbUS /rɪˈɡretɪŋ/
inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
revealverbUS /rɪˈviːl/
make visible
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
express in words
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So apparent was his disinclination, that Bojo felt impelled to say:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Having impulsively expressed his intention to reveal his financial crisis, he hesitated as though regretting that impulse.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading He left the fireplace and went from door to door as though to assure himself against listeners, but aimlessly, rather from indecision than from any precaution.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Returning, he flung away his cigar, though it was but half consumed, and took a fresh one, offering the box to Bojo without perceiving that he was in no need.
