used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
with anger
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
Baron'snounUS /ˈbærənz/
possessive form of “baron” — a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
benedictionnounUS /ˌbenəˈdɪkʃən/
the act of praying for divine protection
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
benevolentadjectiveUS /bəˈnevələnt/
intending or showing kindness
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
car-driver
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From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
carman
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From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
a person who is in charge
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
energeticadjectiveUS /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
possessing or exerting or displaying energy
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
enjoinedverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪnd/
past form of “enjoin” — issue an injunction
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading “Who said I was here?
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
How
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From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Who said I was here?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
invokedverbUS /ˌɪnˈvoʊkt/
past form of “invoke” — summon into action or bring into existence, often as if by magic
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading How did he know I had arrived?” cried he, angrily.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
not any; not one
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
rascallyadjective
playful in an appealingly bold way
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Who said I was here?
cut with a saw
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
Sewell
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
term of address for a man
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
smotheredadjectiveUS /ˈsmʌðərd/
held in check with difficulty
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
venturingverbUS /ˈventʃərɪŋ/
-ing form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading Another and not less energetic benediction was invoked on the rascally car-driver, whom he had enjoined to avoid venturing in front of the house.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “Who said I was here?
which person or people
From this reading “Who said I was here?
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “He saw the carman, sir; and asked for whom he was waiting.”
in the company of; together with
From this reading Colonel Sewell received the Chief Baron's message with a smothered expression of no benevolent meaning.
