used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
anew
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
in addition
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
a small house with a single story
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
give a description of
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
past form of “disappear” — get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
dwellingnounUS /ˈdwelɪŋ/
housing that someone is living in
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
emergedverbUS /ɪˈmɜːrdʒd/
past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
footpathnounUS /ˈfʊtpæθ/
a trodden path
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
set up or found
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
depressingly dark
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
provoking horror
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
Jones'snounUS /ˈdʒoʊnzɪz/
possessive form of “jones” — United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
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 No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
MonknounUS /mʌŋk/
a male religious living in a cloister and devoting himself to contemplation and prayer and work
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
a form of address for a man
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
not any; not one
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
pummelling
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From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
retreatingverbUS /riˈtriːtɪŋ/
-ing form of “retreat” — pull back or move away or backward
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
done under pressure
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
express in words
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
plural of “shadow” — shade within clear boundaries
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
comparatives of “soon” or “early”
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
successive (without a break)
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
SufficeverbUS /səˈfaɪs/
be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
unceremoniouslyadverbUS /ˌʌnserəˈmoʊniəsli/
in an unceremonious manner
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
at the time that
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It is not my purpose to describe the interview which took place between my hero and Mr. Monk.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
which person or people
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
William
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From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area
From this reading No sooner had he disappeared than Monk left the house also, and, following a footpath, through the woods, made straight for William Jones’s cottage.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Without a word he rushed upon him, seized him by the throat, and began pummelling his head upon the wall.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading Entering unceremoniously, he found that worthy seated beside the hearth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Suffice it to say that when the young man again emerged from the gloomy shadows of the dwelling there was a curious smile upon his face, while Mr. Monk, who had followed him to the door, and watched his retreating figure, wore a horrible expression of hatred and fear.
