used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
abettingverbUS /əˈbetɪŋ/
inflected form of “abet” — assist or encourage, usually in some wrongdoing
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
Callomb
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From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading With Spicer South and Samson, the Captain talked long into the night.
censurenounUS /ˈsenʃər/
harsh criticism or disapproval
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading With Spicer South and Samson, the Captain talked long into the night.
jottings
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From this reading He made many jottings in a notebook.
kinsmen
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From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified
From this reading With Spicer South and Samson, the Captain talked long into the night.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading He made many jottings in a notebook.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He made many jottings in a notebook.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
notebooknounUS /ˈnoʊtbʊk/
a book with blank pages for recording notes or memoranda
From this reading He made many jottings in a notebook.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
pledgeverbUS /pledʒ/
promise solemnly and formally
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
having a point
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
regimenounUS /rəˈʒiːm/
the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
remembrancenounUS /riˈmembrəns/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
repressedadjectiveUS /riˈprest/
characterized by or showing the suppression of impulses or emotions
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the state of being certain that adverse effects will not be caused by some agent under defined conditions
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
SamsonnounUS /ˈsæmsən/
(Old Testament) a judge of Israel who performed herculean feats of strength against the Philistines until he was betrayed to them by his mistress Delilah
From this reading With Spicer South and Samson, the Captain talked long into the night.
smolderingadjectiveUS /ˈsmoʊldərɪŋ/
showing scarcely suppressed anger
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
depleted of energy, force, or strength
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
SpiceradjectiveUS /ˈspaɪsər/
comparative of “spic” — completely neat and clean
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
stubbornadjectiveUS /ˈstʌbərn/
tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Callomb spent the night at the house of Spicer South.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
unforgivingadjectiveUS /ənfərˈɡɪvɪŋ/
unwilling or unable to forgive or show mercy
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
unkeptadjective
(especially of promises or contracts) having been violated or disregarded
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He, with Samson abetting him, pointed out to the older and more stubborn man the necessity of a new regime in the mountains, under which the individual could walk in greater personal safety.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He met and talked with a number of the kinsmen, and, if he read in the eyes of some of them a smoldering and unforgiving remembrance of his unkept pledge, at least they repressed all expression of censure.
