used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
accordancenounUS /əˈkɔːrdəns/
concurrence of opinion
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something
From this reading A single look at the Walloon, however, explained the cause.
attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
Cueille's
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From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
DAHASAN
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From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
let fall to the ground
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
DRUNKENadjectiveUS /ˈdrʌŋkən/
given to or marked by the consumption of alcohol
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
divisible by two
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
exclamationnounUS /ˌekskləˈmeɪʃən/
an abrupt excited utterance
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading A single look at the Walloon, however, explained the cause.
faithfullyadverbUS /ˈfeɪθfəli/
in a faithful manner
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
furiouslyadverbUS /ˈfjʊriəsli/
(of the elements) in a wild and stormy manner
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
ginnounUS /dʒɪn/
strong liquor flavored with juniper berries
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
HARPnounUS /hɑːrp/
a chordophone that has a triangular frame consisting of a sounding board and a pillar and a curved neck; the strings stretched between the neck and the soundbox are plucked with the fingers
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading A single look at the Walloon, however, explained the cause.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
indignantadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnənt/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
JOHANNES
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From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
KAHAJAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
MAN'SnounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
MOSQUITOnounUS /məˈskiːtoʊ/
two-winged insect whose female has a long proboscis to pierce the skin and suck the blood of humans and animals
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
planningnounUS /ˈplænɪŋ/
an act of formulating a program for a definite course of action
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
rationsnounUS /ˈræʃənz/
plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading A single look at the Walloon, however, explained the cause.
SOENGEI
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
SPECTREnounUS /ˈspektər/
a ghostly appearing figure
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
SUITSnounUS /suːts/
plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
SwissnounUS /swɪs/
the natives or inhabitants of Switzerland
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
tastedverbUS /ˈteɪstɪd/
past form of “taste” — have flavor; taste of something
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
a tall perennial woody plant having a main trunk and branches forming a distinct elevated crown; includes both gymnosperms and angiosperms
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
TROESSAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
unreasonableadjectiveUS /ənˈriːznəbəl/
not reasonable; not showing good judgment
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
untouchedadjectiveUS /ənˈtʌtʃt/
still full
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
Walloonnoun
a member of the French-speaking people living in Belgium
From this reading A single look at the Walloon, however, explained the cause.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The two Swiss were indignant at La Cueille’s unreasonable exclamation and even Johannes was furiously angry.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He had left untouched the rations of gin which in accordance with the rules of the service had been served out to him.
the hard fibrous lignified substance under the bark of trees
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading During the time they had been planning their escape he had faithfully kept his word and had not tasted a drop of spirits.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
ÆOLIAN
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DRUNKEN MAN’S TALK—ON THE SEA—JOHANNES UP A TREE—UP THE KAHAJAN—AN ÆOLIAN HARP—THE SOENGEI TROESSAN—IN THE DAHASAN—A WOOD SPECTRE—A MOSQUITO CHARM—FURTHER PLANS—LOOK OUT FOR YOUR HEAD—SUITS OF BLACK.
