1689
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From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
abruptnessnounUS /əˈbrʌptnəs/
an abrupt discourteous manner
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
anathemas
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From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
marked by lack of attention or consideration or forethought or thoroughness; not careful
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
cholericadjectiveUS /ˈkɑːlərɪk/
easily moved to anger
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
clankverbUS /klæŋk/
make a clank
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
not accessible to view
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
danglingnounUS /ˈdæŋɡəlɪŋ/
the act of suspending something (hanging it from above so it moves freely)
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
deemedverbUS /diːmd/
past form of “deem” — keep in mind or convey as a conviction or view
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
grizzledadjectiveUS /ˈɡrɪzəld/
having dark hairs mixed with grey or white
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
guard-room
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From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
hastyadjectiveUS /ˈheɪsti/
excessively quick
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
hearthnounUS /hɑːrθ/
an open recess in a wall at the base of a chimney where a fire can be built
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
impatiencenounUS /ˌɪmˈpeɪʃəns/
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
jack-boots
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From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
jinglingadjective
having a series of high-pitched ringing sounds like many small bells
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
conformity or harmony
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
libertiesnounUS /ˈlɪbərtiːz/
plural of “liberty” — immunity from arbitrary exercise of authority: political independence
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
Londonderry
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From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
long-sufferingnoun
patient endurance of pain or unhappiness
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
-ing form of “lose” — fail to keep or to maintain; cease to have, either physically or in an abstract sense
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
past form of “march” — march in a procession
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
the force of workers available
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
moustachenounUS /ˈmʌstæʃ/
an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
oakenadjective
consisting of or made of wood of the oak tree
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
others
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From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
pacingnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪŋ/
(music) the speed at which a composition is to be played
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
a person who requires medical care
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
piousadjectiveUS /ˈpaɪəs/
having or showing or expressing reverence for a deity
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
one of four equal parts
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
raftersnounUS /ˈræftərz/
plural of “rafter” — one of several parallel sloping beams that support a roof
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
inflected form of “ring” — sound loudly and sonorously
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
stridenounUS /straɪd/
a step in walking or running
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
carry out
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
to-day
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From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
unwarrantableadjective
incapable of being justified or explained
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
wheeledadjectiveUS /wiːld/
having wheels; often used in combination
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
whitnounUS /wɪt/
a tiny or scarcely detectable amount
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
a Caucasian
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
which person or people
From this reading The choleric captain who had been pacing the guard-room for a quarter of an hour showed evident signs that he was fast losing what temper he possessed.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading Nor did he seem a man with whom others would take unwarrantable liberties, or keep dangling upon their careless will and pleasure.
in the company of; together with
From this reading As he marched with a hasty stride up and down the oaken floor, and wheeled with military abruptness on the broad stone that formed the hearth, the rafters of black oak rang with the clank of his sword and the jingling of the spurs on his heavy jack-boots.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He pulled with a gesture of impatience at the grizzled white moustache that concealed his mouth, and muttered anathemas which, had they been heard in the pious city of Londonderry, would have been deemed little in keeping with his reputation.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading In the year of grace 1689 men were not a whit more long-suffering nor more patient than they are to-day.
