used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
awaitingverbUS /əˈweɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading Bell.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
clearingnounUS /ˈklɪrɪŋ/
a tract of land with few or no trees in the middle of a wooded area
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
expectancynounUS /ɪkˈspektənsi/
an expectation
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
make plain and comprehensible
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
FlatterynounUS /ˈflætəri/
excessive or insincere praise
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
Hammond
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From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading “Never--on my honor.”
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
and nothing more
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
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 We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
Linton
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a form of address for a man
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “Never--on my honor.”
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
seemingadjectiveUS /ˈsiːmɪŋ/
appearing as such but not necessarily so
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
a thing, without saying which
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was not “Flattery,” he sold, but “Hope.”
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
the words that are spoken
From this reading We left Mr. Linton and Mr. Hammond seated opposite each other, the former lost in seeming reflection, the latter awaiting with eager expectancy for something which might explain the few strange words he had just listened to.
you'll
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From this reading “May I venture on a bit of confidence, Mr. Hammond?” said Linton, clearing his brow as he spoke; “you'll never betray me?”
