used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
AMONGprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
applicationnounUS /ˌæpləˈkeɪʃən/
the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
earlier than; in front of
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
Beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
lacking funds
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
the protruding part of the lower jaw
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
dearly loved
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
at any time
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
feel or handle with the fingers
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
(astronomy) the angular distance of a celestial point measured westward along the celestial equator from the zenith crossing; the right ascension for an observer at a particular location and time of day
From this reading "Ha!"
harderadverbUS /ˈhɑːrdər/
comparative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
HumverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
inducedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈduːst/
brought about or caused; not spontaneous
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
inflictverbUS /ˌɪnˈflɪkt/
impose something unpleasant
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
approval to do something
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
POACHERnounUS /ˈpoʊtʃər/
someone who hunts or fishes illegally on the property of another
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
quoth
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From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
rubbedverbUS /rʌbd/
inflected form of “rub” — move over something with pressure
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
rubbingnounUS /ˈrʌbɪŋ/
the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
to a small degree or extent
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "--induced by a too close application to my duties--" "Hum!" quoth the Major, rubbing his chin harder than ever.
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
precisely as stated
From this reading "MY VERY DEAR UNCLE: "Being in a somewhat low state of health and spirits--" "Spirits!" said the Major.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
wignounUS /wɪɡ/
hairpiece covering the head and made of real or synthetic hair
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
in the company of; together with
From this reading WHICH DESCRIBES, AMONG OTHER THINGS, A POACHER The Major rubbed his chin with dubious finger, pushed back his wig and taking up the letter from the desk before him, broke the seal and read as follows:
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "--I purpose (subject to your permission) to inflict myself upon you--" "The devil he does!"
