used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
angryadjectiveUS /ˈæŋɡri/
feeling or showing anger
From this reading It makes them angry!"
(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
elected vice president and became 21st President of the United States when Garfield was assassinated (1830-1886)
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
cause to be bored
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
carvedadjectiveUS /kɑːrvd/
made for or formed by carving (“carven” is archaic or literary)
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
Dousterswivel
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From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
exorcismsnounUS /ˈeksərsɪzəmz/
plural of “exorcism” — freeing from evil spirits
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
a person of German nationality
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
honouredverbUS /ˈɑːnərd/
past form of “honour” — bestow honor or rewards upon
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
incantations
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From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It makes them angry!"
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
likenessnounUS /ˈlaɪknəs/
similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading It makes them angry!"
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
MutteringnounUS /ˈmʌtərɪŋ/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
patronnounUS /ˈpeɪtrən/
a regular customer
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
patronsnounUS /ˈpeɪtrənz/
plural of “patron” — a regular customer
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
term of address for a man
From this reading He muttered to Sir Arthur: "Mine patrons, it is here!
express in speech
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
From this reading But do not speak about the spirits.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
the outer boundary of an artifact or a material layer constituting or resembling such a boundary
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It makes them angry!"
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
warriornounUS /ˈwɔːriər/
someone engaged in or experienced in warfare
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Muttering exorcisms and incantations all the while, Dousterswivel proceeded to a flat stone in the corner, which bore on its surface the carved likeness of an armed warrior.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "For the love of Heaven, be patient, mine honoured patron," said the German, "you shall have all the treasure I knows of--you shall, indeed!
