used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
acrimoniousadjectiveUS /ˌækrəˈmoʊniəs/
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
behalfnounUS /bɪˈhæf/
as the agent of or on someone's part (usually expressed as “on behalf of” rather than “in behalf of”)
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
BowingnounUS /ˈboʊɪŋ/
bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
bursted
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From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
in a close relation or position in time or space
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
Costeclar
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From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
desirousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzaɪrəs/
having or expressing desire for something
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
diversionnounUS /daɪˈvɜːrʒən/
an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
drumsnounUS /drʌmz/
plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
effectingverbUS /ɪˈfektɪŋ/
-ing form of “effect” — produce
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
accept an excuse for
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
the state or fact of existing
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
gainingverbUS /ˈɡeɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
past form of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
idlers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
discontinued temporarily
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
Maxence
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From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
the location of something surrounded by other things
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
politelyadverbUS /pəˈlaɪtli/
in a polite manner
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
compacted by ironing
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
without much difficulty
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
shrewdadjectiveUS /ʃruːd/
marked by practical hardheaded intelligence
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
in the near future
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
stintnounUS /stɪnt/
an unbroken period of time during which you do something
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
for that reason; as a result
From this reading Bowing, therefore, politely, “Excuse me, gentlemen,” he said: “I fear I have interrupted you.”
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading He spoke so loud, that three or four idlers had stopped.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Closely pressed, and desirous of gaining time, M. Costeclar had called him in the hopes of effecting a diversion.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
precisely as stated
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without being very shrewd, Maxence understood readily that he had happened in the midst of an acrimonious discussion.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You stint me my existence; you kick as soon as I ask you to pay for the big drums bursted in your behalf.”
