used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
deucenounUS /duːs/
a tie in tennis or table tennis that requires winning two successive points to win the game
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
doubtfuladjectiveUS /ˈdaʊtfəl/
open to doubt or suspicion
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
at any time
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
glancesnounUS /ˈɡlænsɪz/
plural of “glance” — a quick look
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
interceptedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈseptəd/
past form of “intercept” — seize on its way
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
it's
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From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
Kohara
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From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
noblesnounUS /ˈnoʊbəlz/
plural of “noble” — a titled peer of the realm
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
one's
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From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
outcrynounUS /ˈaʊtkraɪ/
a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
PHILLIPS
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From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
quantitynounUS /ˈkwɑːntəti/
how much there is or how many there are of something that you can quantify
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
accomplished rapidly and without delay
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
the act of physically reaching or thrusting out
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
(especially of incident sound or light) bent or sent back
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
ResidentadjectiveUS /ˈrezɪdənt/
living in a particular place
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
destroyed physically or morally
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
sullenlyadverb
in a sullen manner
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
SURPRISESnounUS /sərˈpraɪzɪz/
plural of “surprise” — the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
tightadjectiveUS /taɪt/
closely constrained or constricted or constricting
From this reading "I am in the deuce of a tight place," he reflected; "it's seven to one against my ever reaching Kohara, and the one's a doubtful quantity."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
in the direction of
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They went sullenly out and mounted their horses under the ruined wall of the old fort.
spoken in soft hushed tones without vibrations of the vocal cords
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
whisperingnounUS /ˈwɪspərɪŋ/
a light noise, like the noise of silk clothing or leaves blowing in the wind
From this reading The Resident intercepted the glance and had little doubt as to the subject of the whispering.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But as they mounted they whispered together with quick glances towards Captain Phillips.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading SURPRISES FOR CAPTAIN PHILLIPS The young nobles ceased from their outcry.
