used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
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aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
astonishingadjectiveUS /əˈstɑːnɪʃɪŋ/
surprising greatly
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
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boudoir-stand
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a game played with playing cards
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Chedsoye
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plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
an institution created to conduct business
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arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
the quality of being worthy of esteem or respect
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
directorsnounUS /dərˈektərz/
plural of “director” — someone who controls resources and expenditures
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dramatistnounUS /ˈdrɑːmətɪst/
someone who writes plays
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all through a period, or at some point within it
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every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
one or the other of two
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
enterprisenounUS /ˈentərpraɪz/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
give expression to
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
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opinion or judgment
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
enclose with a fence
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
at or to or toward the front
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
FridaynounUS /ˈfraɪdi/
the sixth day of the week; the fifth working day
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
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the act of departing
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
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house-cat
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inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
incautiouslyadverb
without caution or prudence
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
indirectadjectiveUS /ˌɪndərˈekt/
having intervening factors or persons or influences
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
intentnounUS /ˌɪnˈtent/
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
for more time
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
Ltd
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mackerelnounUS /ˈmækərəl/
flesh of very important usually small (to 18 in) fatty Atlantic fish
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
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Major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
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manoeuvers
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Messrs
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used to say something is possible but not certain
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plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
a form of address for a married woman
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not any; not one
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
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touching and supported by a surface
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
a human being
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
physiognomist
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questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
past form of “reveal” — make visible
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
a relationship between two lovers
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an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
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a charge of ammunition for a single shot
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RYANNE
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the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
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the place where some action occurs
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
shiftverbUS /ʃɪft/
make a shift in or exchange of
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
singularlyadverbUS /ˈsɪŋɡjələrli/
in a singular manner or to a singular degree
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
speculativeadjectiveUS /ˈspekjələtɪv/
not financially safe or secure
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading RYANNE TABLES HIS CARDS During this time Mrs. Chedsoye, the Major, Messrs. Ryanne and Wallace, officers and directors in the United Romance and Adventure Company, Ltd., sat in the Major's room, round the boudoir-stand which had temporarily been given the dignity of a table.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
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temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
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used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
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the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
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the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
an instance or single occasion for some event
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used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
topicnounUS /ˈtɑːpɪk/
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
UnitedadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
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not usual or common or ordinary
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
WallacenounUS /ˈwɔːləs/
Scottish insurgent who led the resistance to Edward I; in 1297 he gained control of Scotland briefly until Edward invaded Scotland again and defeated Wallace and subsequently executed him (1270-1305)
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wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading These four persons were about going forward upon a singularly desperate and unusual enterprise.
at the time that
From this reading To each it would have represented one of those astonishing moments when the soul of a person comes out into the open, as one might express it, incautiously, to be revealed in the expressions of the eyes and the mouth.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
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in the company of; together with
From this reading From now on they were no longer to fence with one another, to shift from this topic to that, with the indirect manoeuvers of a house-cat intent upon the quest of the Friday mackerel.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The scene would not have been without interest either to the speculative physiognomist or to the dramatist.
