used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MAKING A CHAIN.
Agneau
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From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
apologizeverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪz/
acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading "I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness."
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
brignounUS /brɪɡ/
two-masted sailing vessel square-rigged on both masts
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading MAKING A CHAIN.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
converseverbUS /ˈkɑːnvərs/
carry on a conversation
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
past form of “enter” — to come or go into
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness."
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
hopingverbUS /ˈhoʊpɪŋ/
-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
fasten with a lock
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
lock-up
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading MAKING A CHAIN.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness."
needn't
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From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
show unwillingness towards
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
express the need or desire for
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
rudenessnounUS /ˈruːdnəs/
a manner that is rude and insulting
From this reading "I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness."
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
securingverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrɪŋ/
-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "I sent for you to apologize for my rudeness."
ShufflesnounUS /ˈʃʌfəlz/
plural of “shuffle” — the act of mixing cards haphazardly
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
term of address for a man
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading Mr. Agneau entered the lock-up, and was securing the door behind him, when the prisoner spoke.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
at the time that
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The chaplain was too glad of an opportunity to converse with the prisoner to refuse his request, and he hastened to the brig, hoping to find Shuffles in a better state of mind than when he had visited him before.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You needn't lock it, sir; I will not attempt to escape," said he.
