used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
ACCUSATIONnounUS /ˌækjəˈzeɪʃən/
a formal charge of wrongdoing brought against a person; the act of imputing blame or guilt
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
anew
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Let's go ashore, fellows."
past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
bargeverbUS /bɑːrdʒ/
push one's way
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
definiteadjectiveUS /ˈdefənət/
precise; explicit and clearly defined
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
fellow'snounUS /ˈfeloʊz/
possessive form of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "Let's go ashore, fellows."
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "Let's go ashore, fellows."
the act of departing
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
I'm
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From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
IMPLIEDverbUS /ˌɪmˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “imply” — express or state indirectly
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
a message received and understood
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
insinuationsnounUS /ˌɪnsɪnjuːˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “insinuation” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
insultedverbUS /ˌɪnˈsʌltɪd/
past form of “insult” — treat, mention, or speak to rudely
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
Let's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Let's go ashore, fellows."
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
in an aggressive manner
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
SimpsonnounUS /ˈsɪmpsən/
United States divorcee whose marriage to Edward VIII created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
surprisingadjectiveUS /sərˈpraɪzɪŋ/
causing surprise or wonder or amazement
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
carry out
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I'm not going to stand for that fellow's insinuations.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
male cat
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
trophiesnounUS /ˈtroʊfiz/
plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading He looked sharply at the man, as the latter gave the surprising information about trophies, and then, in a low voice, said to his companions in the barge:
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IMPLIED ACCUSATION Frank Simpson was the first to take definite action.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What for; to be insulted again?" asked Tom.
