used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
BAITINGnounUS /ˈbeɪtɪŋ/
harassment especially of a tethered animal
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
for the reason that
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
in addition to; as well as
From this reading Besides, he resented the ingratitude of the men.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
clothing in general
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
the men and women who man a vehicle (ship, aircraft, etc.)
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
dampadjectiveUS /dæmp/
slightly wet
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
dewnounUS /duː/
water that has condensed on a cool surface overnight from water vapor in the air
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
Enchantress's
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From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
gignounUS /ɡɪɡ/
long and light rowing boat; especially for racing
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
with impatience; in an impatient manner
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
ingratitudenoun
a lack of gratitude
From this reading Besides, he resented the ingratitude of the men.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
Macallister
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From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
Macallister's
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From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
the force of workers available
From this reading Besides, he resented the ingratitude of the men.
molenounUS /moʊl/
the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
not any; not one
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Besides, he resented the ingratitude of the men.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
experiencing or manifesting pleasure
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
resentedverbUS /riˈzentɪd/
past form of “resent” — feel bitter or indignant about
From this reading Besides, he resented the ingratitude of the men.
SMUGGLERSnounUS /ˈsmʌɡlərz/
plural of “smuggler” — someone who imports or exports without paying duties
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
Having little thickness or extent.
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
tyrantnounUS /ˈtaɪrənt/
a cruel and oppressive dictator
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading The _Enchantress's_ gig lay near the steps, but her crew had not arrived, although Macallister had waited half an hour for them.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BAITING THE SMUGGLERS It was late, and the dew was heavy.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Macallister's thin clothes were getting damp as he walked impatiently up and down the mole.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading This by no means pleased him, because, while not a tyrant, he expected his orders to be obeyed.
