used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
speak to
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
(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 It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
betrayverbUS /bɪˈtreɪ/
reveal unintentionally
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
actively or fully engaged or occupied
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
conveyedverbUS /kənˈveɪd/
past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
DanielnounUS /ˈdænjəl/
(Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
Daniel'snounUS /ˈdænjəlz/
possessive form of “daniel” — (Old Testament) a youth who was taken into the court of Nebuchadnezzar and given divine protection when thrown into a den of lions (6th century BC)
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
excisemen
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From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
hedgerownoun
a fence formed by a row of closely planted shrubs or bushes
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
Maidment
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From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
Mariner's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
the message that is intended or expressed or signified
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
motionsnounUS /ˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “motion” — the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
not any; not one
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
pencilledadjective
drawn or written with a pencil
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
Ratface
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From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
skirtingadjectiveUS /ˈskɜːrtɪŋ/
being all around the edges; enclosing
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
move stealthily
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
smugglersnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
supple-sliding
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
believed likely
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
suspiciousadjectiveUS /səˈspɪʃəs/
openly distrustful and unwilling to confide
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
sweetheartnounUS /ˈswiːthɑːrt/
a person loved by another person
From this reading He had read the letter from the sweetheart, and seen the pencilled address on the slip of paper in Daniel’s pocket.
TENNYSONnounUS /ˈtenɪsən/
Englishman and Victorian poet (1809-1892)
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Read rascal in the motions of his back, And scoundrel in the supple-sliding knee._ TENNYSON.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For some time he had been suspicious of Daniel Maidment, but now, reading the evil of his own character into that of another, he suspected him of an intention to betray the smugglers to the excisemen.
having edges that are jagged from injury
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It conveyed no meaning to him that this bit of paper was torn across, and all but in two.
at the time that
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
in the company of; together with
From this reading When Ratface left the “Mariner’s Rest” that evening, he walked skirting the hedgerow, his thoughts busy with a new plan.
