the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
ante-chamber
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From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
inflected form of “awake” — stop sleeping
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
Bendel
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From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
disputeverbUS /dɪsˈpjuːt/
take exception to
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
to come or go into
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
something that provides access (to get in or get out)
From this reading Rascal threatened to strike him if he persisted in refusing his entrance.
equalsnounUS /ˈiːkwəlz/
plural of “equal” — a person who is of equal standing with another in a group
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
very good; of the highest quality
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
steadfast in affection or allegiance
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
forbiddingadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪdɪŋ/
harshly uninviting or formidable in manner or appearance
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
forcingverbUS /ˈfɔːrsɪŋ/
-ing form of “force” — to cause to do through pressure or necessity, by physical, moral or intellectual means
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I listened.
master'snounUS /ˈmæstərz/
possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
not any; not one
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Rascal threatened to strike him if he persisted in refusing his entrance.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
RascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
get something; come into possession of
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
refusingverbUS /rəˈfjuːzɪŋ/
-ing form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards
From this reading Rascal threatened to strike him if he persisted in refusing his entrance.
past form of “remind” — put in the mind of someone
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Rascal threatened to strike him if he persisted in refusing his entrance.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
sworeverbUS /swɔːr/
inflected form of “swear” — utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered
From this reading Rascal threatened to strike him if he persisted in refusing his entrance.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
at the time that
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
which person or people
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
the words that are spoken
From this reading The faithful Bendel reminded him that if such words reached his master’s ears, he would turn him out of an excellent place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Bendel was forbidding Rascal to enter my room, who swore he would receive no orders from his equals, and insisted on forcing his way.
but in spite of that
From this reading It was yet early, when I was suddenly awoke by voices in hot dispute in my ante-chamber.
