used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
aidedadjectiveUS /ˈeɪdəd/
having help; often used as a combining form
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
a quantity of money
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
Bevans
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From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
an alert cognitive state in which you are aware of yourself and your situation
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
a body serving in an administrative capacity
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
having gaps or spaces
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
defiantadjectiveUS /dɪˈfaɪənt/
boldly resisting authority or an opposing force
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
favoredadjectiveUS /ˈfeɪvərd/
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
figurativeadjectiveUS /ˈfɪɡjərətɪv/
(used of the meanings of words or text) not literal; using figures of speech
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
HICKSnounUS /hɪks/
plural of “hick” — a person who is not very intelligent or interested in culture
From this reading SPEECHLESS HICKS.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
the act of retaining something
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
largelyadverbUS /ˈlɑːrdʒli/
in large part; mainly or chiefly
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
LiterallyadverbUS /ˈlɪtərəli/
in a literal sense
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
Lyn
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From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
recoververbUS /rɪˈkʌvər/
get or find back; recover the use of
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
revivingadjectiveUS /rɪˈvaɪvɪŋ/
tending to impart new life and vigor to
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
RowannounUS /ˈroʊən/
Eurasian tree with orange-red berrylike fruits
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
scowlnounUS /skaʊl/
a facial expression of dislike or displeasure
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
SPEECHLESSadjectiveUS /ˈspiːtʃləs/
temporarily incapable of speaking
From this reading SPEECHLESS HICKS.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
undoubtedlyadverbUS /ənˈdaʊtɪdli/
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
vigorouslyadverbUS /ˈvɪɡərəsli/
with vigor; in a vigorous manner
From this reading He and Bevans undoubtedly knew, and as Bevans persisted in his defiant sullenness, refusing to open his mouth for other purpose than to curse us vigorously, we turned to Hicks.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading A liberal amount of water dashed in his face aided him to recover consciousness, and in a short time he sat up and favored us with a scowl.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
at the time that
From this reading When I spoke of holding a council of war, I did so largely in a figurative sense.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Literally, we set about reviving Hicks, with a view to learning from him what had become of Lyn Rowan.
