used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
adversitynounUS /ədˈvɝː.sə.t̬i/
Difficulties; misfortune and hardship faced with courage.
From this reading Indeed one of his fellows in adversity noticed it.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
barelyadverbUS /ˈberli/
only a very short time before
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
relevant relation or interconnection
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
bloomin
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From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
causingnounUS /ˈkɑːzɪŋ/
the act of causing something to happen
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
chainedadjectiveUS /tʃeɪnd/
bound with chains
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
chainsnounUS /tʃeɪnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
not accessible to view
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
any of various platforms built into a vessel
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
detectverbUS /dɪˈtekt/
discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
elasticadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæstɪk/
capable of resuming original shape after stretching or compression; springy
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading Indeed one of his fellows in adversity noticed it.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
growledverbUS /ɡraʊld/
past form of “growl” — to utter or emit low dull rumbling sounds
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading Indeed one of his fellows in adversity noticed it.
ironsnounUS /ˈaɪərnz/
metal shackles; for hands or legs
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
LancenounUS /læns/
a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
immediately past
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
morrownounUS /ˈmɑːroʊ/
the next day
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
easily agitated
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
being perceived or observed
From this reading Indeed one of his fellows in adversity noticed it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
on one occasion
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Indeed one of his fellows in adversity noticed it.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
a correctional institution where persons are confined while on trial or for punishment
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
step-dancing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
stereotypedadjectiveUS /ˈsteriətaɪpt/
lacking spontaneity or originality or individuality
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
unusuallyadverbUS /əˈnjuːʒuːəli/
to a remarkable degree or extent
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
precisely as stated
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
capable of being seen; or open to easy view
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
at the time that
From this reading When compelled to pace the deck for the last morning, as he trusted, with his chained comrades, he barely concealed his exultation at the thought that on the morrow he might be a free man once more.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It came at last--the week--the day--the very night to which Lance had looked forward with such nervous anxiety.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He feared it would be visible in his countenance, in his very step, which in spite of himself was almost elastic, causing his chains to clank unusually.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Keen to detect the slightest change from the stereotyped prison bearing, he growled out, 'What the ---- are ye at, step-dancing with your bloomin' irons, ye ---- fool?
