used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
aggrievedverbUS /əˈɡriːvd/
past form of “aggrieve” — infringe on the rights of
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
(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 At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Women are not so sincere.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
avoidsverbUS /əˈvɔɪdz/
third-person singular of “avoid” — stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
boredadjectiveUS /bɔːrd/
tired of the world
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
compelverbUS /kəmˈpel/
force somebody to do something
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
CORMAC'S-TOWN
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From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
a beloved person; used as terms of endearment
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
characterized by great determination
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
characteristic of or befitting a friend
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
hoistverbUS /hɔɪst/
raise or haul up with or as if with mechanical help
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
letsnounUS /lets/
plural of “let” — a brutal terrorist group active in Kashmir; fights against India with the goal of restoring Islamic rule of India
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
manoeuvring
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From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
metaphornounUS /ˈmetəfɔːr/
a figure of speech in which an expression is used to refer to something that it does not literally denote in order to suggest a similarity
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Women are not so sincere.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
persistentlyadverbUS /pərˈsɪstəntli/
in a persistent manner
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
sincereadjectiveUS /sɪnˈsɪr/
open and genuine; not deceitful
From this reading Women are not so sincere.
a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Women are not so sincere.
sulknounUS /sʌlk/
a mood or display of sullen aloofness or withdrawal
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
sulks
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From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading At all events, each lets the other see pretty plainly that he is disgusted and bored.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
trucenounUS /truːs/
a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
unwillingadjectiveUS /ənˈwɪlɪŋ/
not disposed or inclined toward
From this reading Should circumstances compel the unwilling pair to be together, they smoke and sulk in company.
the act of using
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
at the time that
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading To use a naval metaphor, they hoist friendly colours when they run their guns out for action, and are never so dangerous or so determined, as while manoeuvring under a flag of truce.
in the company of; together with
From this reading CORMAC'S-TOWN If a _man_ has reason to feel aggrieved with the conduct of his dearest friend, he avoids him persistently and sulks by himself.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading Women are not so sincere.
