(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 "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
alliancenounUS /əˈlaɪəns/
the state of being allied or confederated
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
behaviournounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading "Nice brotherly behaviour, this!" cried Dick indignantly.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
brotherlyadjectiveUS /ˈbrʌðərli/
like or characteristic of or befitting a brother
From this reading "Nice brotherly behaviour, this!" cried Dick indignantly.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
someone who is a detective
From this reading "Nice brotherly behaviour, this!" cried Dick indignantly.
disgraceverbUS /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
bring shame or dishonor upon
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
disgracefuladjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡreɪsfəl/
giving offense to moral sensibilities and injurious to reputation
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
Doesauxiliary verbUS /dʌz/
the form of “do” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
frock-coat
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
glossyadjectiveUS /ˈɡlɔːsi/
based on pretense; deceptively pleasing
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
I'd
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
indignantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈdɪɡnəntliː/
in an indignant manner
From this reading "Nice brotherly behaviour, this!" cried Dick indignantly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
immediately past
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
MaxnounUS /mæks/
street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
meetingsnounUS /ˈmiːtɪŋz/
plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
pleasant or pleasing or agreeable in nature or appearance
From this reading "Nice brotherly behaviour, this!" cried Dick indignantly.
not any; not one
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
permittingverbUS /pərˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
placingverbUS /ˈpleɪsɪŋ/
-ing form of “place” — put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
scowlingadjectiveUS /ˈskaʊlɪŋ/
sullen or unfriendly in appearance
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
ShinglenounUS /ˈʃɪŋɡəl/
building material used as siding or roofing
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
male cat
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading "Mr Shingle, this is too bad," cried Tom.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading "Silence, boy!" said Max, placing one hand in the breast of his glossy frock-coat, and scowling round at all in turn.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading "Does any one here think I'd disgrace my honourable wife by permitting such an alliance?"
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "And then I shall see the last of you, and have no more of these disgraceful meetings."
