used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
barsnounUS /bɑːrz/
gymnastic apparatus consisting of two parallel wooden rods supported on uprights
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
Bedloe
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From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
brawlers
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From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
brightenedverbUS /ˈbraɪtənd/
past form of “brighten” — make more cheerful through the use of color
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
CONFERENCEnounUS /ˈkɑːnfərəns/
a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
past form of “deceive” — be false to; be dishonest with
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
dribbleverbUS /ˈdrɪbəl/
run or flow slowly, as in drops or in an unsteady stream
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
take in liquids
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
opinion or judgment
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
flamingadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
fleetingadjectiveUS /ˈfliːtɪŋ/
lasting for a markedly brief time
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
GUARDEDadjectiveUS /ˈɡɑːrdəd/
prudent
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
provoking horror
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
hotlyadverbUS /ˈhɑːtli/
in a heated manner
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
KidverbUS /kɪd/
tell false information to for fun
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
pleasesverbUS /ˈpliːzɪz/
third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
pokernounUS /ˈpoʊkər/
fire iron consisting of a metal rod with a handle; used to stir a fire
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
Pollard'snounUS /ˈpɑːlərdz/
possessive form of “pollard” — a tree with limbs cut back to promote a more bushy growth of foliage
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading A fleeting smile of deep satisfaction brightened Pollard's eyes.
not in physical motion
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
undergo or be subjected to
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
swaggerverbUS /ˈswæɡər/
to walk with a lofty proud gait, often in an attempt to impress others
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
Waverly
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From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
in or at the place that
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
whirledverbUS /wɜːrld/
past form of “whirl” — turn in a twisting or spinning motion
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
Winifred
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From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A GUARDED CONFERENCE With flaming eyes Winifred Waverly whirled upon her uncle.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why do you suffer it?" she cried hotly.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "The man knows that I was not deceived by his idiotic mask, he knows that I have told you, and still you let him go free where he pleases, swagger about with brawlers like that horrible Kid Bedloe, and dribble your money over the bars for drink and over the poker tables!
