afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
anew
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
BEHAVIOURnounUS /bɪˈheɪvjər/
the action or reaction of something (as a machine or substance) under specified circumstances
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
blackenedadjectiveUS /ˈblækənd/
darkened by smoke
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
caressingnounUS /kərˈesɪŋ/
affectionate play (or foreplay without contact with the genital organs)
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
catchingnounUS /ˈkætʃɪŋ/
(baseball) playing the position of catcher on a baseball team
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
a person who is in charge
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
conspiracynounUS /kənˈspɪrəsi/
a secret agreement between two or more people to perform an unlawful act
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
contrivedadjectiveUS /kənˈtraɪvd/
showing effects of planning or manipulation
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
CONVICTSnounUS /ˈkɑːnvɪkts/
plural of “convict” — a person serving a sentence in a jail or prison
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
DESCRIBESverbUS /dɪˈskraɪbz/
third-person singular of “describe” — give a description of
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
feelings of ardent love
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
elapsedadjectiveUS /ɪˈlæpst/
(of time) having passed or slipped by
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
the act of departing
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
guiltlessadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪltlɪs/
free from evil or guilt
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
how
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From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
and nothing more
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
MarianadjectiveUS /ˈmeriən/
of or relating to or venerating the Virgin Mary
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
past form of “mention” — make reference to
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
mercifuladjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrsɪfəl/
showing or giving mercy
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
not in physical motion
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
Nodder
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
Rotch
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
self-controlnounUS /ˌselfkənˈtroʊl/
the act of denying yourself; controlling your impulses
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
(of a nose) blocked
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
utter obscenities or profanities
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He then spoke of the _Arab Chief_, and told me again how the conspiracy against him had been contrived.
male cat
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading I cried and lost my self-control, and some time elapsed before we were composed enough to talk.
at the time that
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
the words that are spoken
From this reading SHE DESCRIBES THE BEHAVIOUR OF THE CONVICTS On their going out, Tom shut the door and locked it, then, catching me in his arms, called me by twenty caressing words and kissed and blessed me for my love and devotion.
intense anger (usually on an epic scale)
From this reading His face blackened and he turned motionless with wrath when he mentioned Rotch and the other.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I see him now after he had said: ‘Marian, I swear by and before the great and just and merciful God of Heaven that I am as guiltless of the crime for which I am here as you, and that Rotch and Nodder----’ Then he stopped.
