used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
farther along in physical or mental development
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
(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 All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
of surpassing excellence
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
the act of burning something
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
an assertion of a right (as to money or property)
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
ConfidentadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːnfədənt/
having or marked by confidence or assurance
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
count's
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From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
crazedadjectiveUS /kreɪzd/
driven insane
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
darkies
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From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
Dr
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From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
make void or empty of contents
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
endeavornounUS /ɪnˈdevər/
a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
to come or go into
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
fathersnounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
plural of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
feastingnounUS /ˈfiːstɪŋ/
eating an elaborate meal (often accompanied by entertainment)
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
start firing a weapon
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
FLAMINGadjectiveUS /ˈfleɪmɪŋ/
informal intensifiers
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
your parents
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
the dressed hairy coat of a mammal
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
gallerynounUS /ˈɡæləri/
spectators at a golf or tennis match
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
Grantly
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From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
HanksnounUS /hæŋks/
United States film actor (born in 1956)
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
jauntilyadverbUS /ˈdʒɔːntəli/
in a jaunty fashionable manner
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
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 It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
lootnounUS /luːt/
goods or money obtained illegally
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
mansionnounUS /ˈmænʃən/
(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
mobnounUS /mɑːb/
a disorderly crowd of people
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
the light of the Moon
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
not any; not one
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "Now fur the loot!" cried James Hanks.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
peepingverbUS /ˈpiːpɪŋ/
-ing form of “peep” — look furtively
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
quietadjectiveUS /ˈkwaɪət/
characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity
From this reading Confident that the mansion was empty, they made no endeavor to be quiet.
railingsnounUS /ˈreɪlɪŋz/
plural of “railing” — a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
ricknounUS /rɪk/
a painful muscle spasm especially in the neck or back (“rick” and “wrick” are British)
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
spoilsnounUS /spɔɪlz/
plural of “spoil” — (usually plural) valuables taken by violence (especially in war)
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
thereofadverbUS /ˌðeˈrʌv/
of or concerning this or that
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
treasuresnounUS /ˈtreʒərz/
plural of “treasure” — accumulated wealth in the form of money or jewels etc.
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It was their intention to enter and claim the spoils thereof: treasures that they had begun to think belonged to them by reason of their long service and the service of their fathers and fathers' fathers.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
a Caucasian
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading All the white folks for miles and miles around were feasting at the count's ball; as for the burning rick,--they had not thought that the fire would do more than warm things up for their deed.
WrightnounUS /raɪt/
United States writer of detective novels (1888-1939)
From this reading THE FLAMING SWORD And what a time we have had to keep Helen peeping through the railings at Dr. Wright as he stood in the brilliant moonlight on the gallery at Grantly, while the crazed mob of darkies advanced jauntily to the front of the old mansion!
