used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
acrimonynounUS /ˈækrɪmoʊni/
a rough and bitter manner
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
arraignmentnounUS /ərˈeɪnmənt/
a legal document calling someone to court to answer an indictment
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
artauxiliary verbUS /ɑːrt/
an old form of “are”, used with “thou”
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
blacksmithnounUS /ˈblæksmɪθ/
a smith who forges and shapes iron with a hammer and anvil
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
bluffnounUS /blʌf/
a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
the two together, not just one
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
capacitiesnounUS /kəˈpæsətiz/
plural of “capacity” — capability to perform or produce
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
put or send forth
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
Clem
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From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
dearly loved
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
definitelyadverbUS /ˈdefənətli/
without question and beyond doubt
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
although something is true; in spite of
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
divulgedverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒd/
past form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
elicitingverbUS /ɪˈlɪsətɪŋ/
-ing form of “elicit” — call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
any strong feeling
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
divisible by two
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
evincedverbUS /ɪˈvɪnst/
past form of “evince” — give expression to
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
formed or conceived by the imagination
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
fearingverbUS /ˈfɪrɪŋ/
-ing form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
the act of retaining something
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
Jepson's
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From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
Marcella
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From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
a particular point in time
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
outspreadadjective
fully extended in width
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
palpablyadverbUS /ˈpælpəbli/
so as to be palpable
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
preferencenounUS /ˈprefərəns/
a strong liking
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
SandersnounUS /ˈsændərz/
plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
slurverbUS /slɜːr/
play smoothly or legato
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
springingverbUS /ˈsprɪŋɪŋ/
-ing form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
StrobenounUS /stroʊb/
scientific instrument that provides a flashing light synchronized with the periodic movement of an object; can make moving object appear stationary
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
supremeadjectiveUS /səˈpriːm/
final or last in your life or progress
From this reading Even in this moment of supreme emotion his simple art was dear to him.
Teck
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From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He detected the influence of her fancied preference in the evident acrimony of Teck Jepson’s sentiment toward him, but he was not moved to reply until the slur was cast upon his capacities as a blacksmith.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
Whar'll
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From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
wincedverbUS /wɪnst/
past form of “wince” — draw back, as with fear or pain
From this reading Clem Sanders had palpably winced under this arraignment, despite his bluff courage, fearing that he had too definitely evinced his changed feeling, and that in some way it might result in eliciting the fact that he had divulged their plans to Marcella Strobe.
an old word for “you”, speaking to more than one person
From this reading “Whar’ll ye find a better blacksmith?” he cried, springing to his feet, and holding both arms outspread.
