used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
accentnounUS /əkˈsent/
distinctive manner of oral expression
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
anew
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
boudoirnounUS /ˈbuːdɔɪr/
a lady's bedroom or private sitting room
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
a youthful male person
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
chapsnounUS /tʃæps/
plural of “chap” — a boy or man
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
eyedadjectiveUS /aɪd/
having an eye or eyes or eyelike feature especially as specified; often used in combination
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
expect, believe, or suppose
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
HumverbUS /hʌm/
sing with closed lips
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
I'd
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From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
past form of “imagine” — form a mental image of something that is not present or that is not the case
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
loweredadjectiveUS /ˈloʊərd/
below the surround or below the normal position
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
maskverbUS /mæsk/
hide under a false appearance
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
a condition requiring relief
From this reading A FRIEND IN NEED.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
retireverbUS /rɪˈtaɪr/
go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position
From this reading I guess I'd better retire to my boudoir again."
steal goods; take as spoils
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
take something away by force or without the consent of the owner
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
sentinelnounUS /ˈsentənəl/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
stoicallyadverbUS /ˈstoʊɪkli/
without emotion; in a stoic manner
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
stolidadjectiveUS /ˈstɑːləd/
having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
look attentively
From this reading "Evidently these chaps keep a closer watch on their prisoner than I had imagined.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "Hum!" said Rob to himself, with an accent of deep conviction.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The Indian sentinel lowered his rifle as the boy turned, and eyed him stoically without any more expression on his stolid features than would have shown on the features of a mask.
