used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
(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 THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
brotherhoodnounUS /ˈbrʌðərhʊd/
the kinship relation between a male offspring and the siblings
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
cheerfullyadverbUS /ˈtʃɪrfəli/
in a cheerful manner
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
Corinna
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From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
countermanded
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From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
CoventrynounUS /ˈkʌvəntri/
the state of being banished or ostracized (excluded from society by general consent)
From this reading One and all they sent Evan to Coventry.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
didn't
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From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
Evan
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From this reading One and all they sent Evan to Coventry.
Evan's
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From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
ignoredadjectiveUS /ˌɪɡˈnɔːrd/
disregarded
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
showing extreme cupidity; painfully desirous of another's advantages
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
Letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One and all they sent Evan to Coventry.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
rouseverbUS /raʊs/
become active
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading One and all they sent Evan to Coventry.
successive (without a break)
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Evan told himself he didn't care--and devoted his time to the children; but he was a man, and the heart in his breast was hot against them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
at the time that
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading Whether they knew or not that he had had his five minutes with her, the fact that Corinna had ordered him put ashore and had then countermanded the order, was enough to rouse their jealous suspicions.
willinglyadverbUS /ˈwɪlɪŋli/
in a willing manner
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE ACCIDENT Evan's talk with Corinna did not help him at all with the brotherhood.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading Let him work as willingly and cheerfully as he might, they ignored him: when they met they looked straight through him or over his head.
