used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
on or to one side
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
blandadjectiveUS /blænd/
lacking taste or flavor or tang
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
blockedadjectiveUS /blɑːkt/
closed to traffic
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
Cargrim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
chaplainnounUS /ˈtʃæplən/
a clergyman ministering to some institution
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
clergymannounUS /ˈklɜːrdʒimən/
a member of the clergy and a spiritual leader of the Christian Church
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
cockedverbUS /kɑːkt/
past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
ConsequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
curatenounUS /ˈkjʊrət/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
decayedadjectiveUS /dəˈkeɪd/
damaged by decay; hence unsound and useless
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
defiantlyadverbUS /dɪˈfaɪəntli/
in a rebellious manner
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
engagingadjectiveUS /enˈɡeɪdʒɪŋ/
attracting or delighting
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
a movement into or inward
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
every person
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
intoxicationnounUS /ˌɪntɑːksəˈkeɪʃən/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
and nothing more
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
a form of address for a man
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
not any; not one
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
objectionnounUS /əbˈdʒekʃən/
the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
obstinacynounUS /ˈɑːbstənəsi/
the trait of being difficult to handle or overcome
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
parsonnounUS /ˈpɑːrsən/
a person authorized to conduct religious worship
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
Pendle
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
politenessnounUS /pəˈlaɪtnəs/
a courteous manner that respects accepted social usage
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
quarrelsomeadjectiveUS /ˈkwɔːrəlsəm/
given to quarreling
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
rabbitnounUS /ˈræbət/
any of various burrowing animals of the family Leporidae having long ears and short tails; some domesticated and raised for pets or food
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
SCARnounUS /skɑːr/
a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
so-calledadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊˈkɔːld/
doubtful or suspect
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
soberadjectiveUS /ˈsoʊbər/
not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
any distinct time period in a sequence of events
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
be standing; be upright
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
terriernounUS /ˈteriər/
any of several usually small short-bodied breeds originally trained to hunt animals living underground
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
unlikeadjectiveUS /ənˈlaɪk/
marked by dissimilarity
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Consequently he cocked his hat defiantly at the curate; and although he blocked up the doorway, made no motion to stand aside.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He was not sober, and had just reached the quarrelsome stage of intoxication, which means objection to everyone and everything.
which person or people
From this reading Cargrim was not ill pleased at this obstinacy, as it gave him an opportunity of entering into conversation with the so-called decayed clergyman, who was as unlike a parson as a rabbit is like a terrier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE MAN WITH THE SCAR This engaging individual looked at Cargrim with a fierce air.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading 'Do you know if Mr Pendle is within, my friend?' asked the chaplain, with bland politeness.
