used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
amazedadjectiveUS /əˈmeɪzd/
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading AT DAGGERS' POINTS.
beaunounUS /boʊ/
a man who is the lover of a man or woman
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
the two together, not just one
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
clutchesnounUS /ˈklʌtʃəz/
the act of grasping
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
conceitedadjectiveUS /kənˈsiːtəd/
characteristic of false pride; having an exaggerated sense of self-importance
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
DAGGERSnounUS /ˈdæɡərz/
plural of “dagger” — a short knife with a pointed blade used for piercing or stabbing
From this reading AT DAGGERS' POINTS.
an artistic form of nonverbal communication
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
DublinnounUS /ˈdʌblɪn/
capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
for this reason
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
Jerome's
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From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
jollyadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːli/
full of or showing high-spirited merriment
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
jumpingnounUS /ˈdʒʌmpɪŋ/
the act of participating in an athletic competition in which you must jump
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
take somebody somewhere
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
mousenounUS /maʊs/
any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
participate in games or sport
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading AT DAGGERS' POINTS.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
filled with bewilderment
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
Roderic's
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From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
express in speech
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
which person or people
From this reading Hence he observed Jerome's amazed expression with the air of a man who was puzzled.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Still in Dublin--why not, my boy?
in the company of; together with
From this reading It was Roderic's intention to lead the other a jolly little dance before jumping upon him with both feet, so to speak.
the words that are spoken
From this reading In other words he pleased to play with the conceited beau pretty much as a cat might with a mouse that had fallen into her clutches.
