used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
AdmiralnounUS /ˈædmərəl/
the supreme commander of a fleet; ranks above a vice admiral and below a fleet admiral
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
bearernounUS /ˈberər/
someone whose employment involves carrying something
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
a long seat for more than one person
From this reading The Big Bench were in session.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The Big Bench were in session.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
concentrateverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəntreɪt/
make denser, stronger, or purer
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
Gougeon
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From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
HangedverbUS /hæŋd/
past form of “hang” — be suspended or hanging
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
house-fronts
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From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Big Bench were in session.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
JudenounUS /dʒuːd/
(New Testament) supposed brother of St. James; one of the Apostles who is invoked in prayer when a situation seems hopeless
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
provided with artificial light
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
the natural satellite of the Earth
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
an open or empty space in or between things
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
packagenounUS /ˈpækədʒ/
a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
packagesnounUS /ˈpækədʒəz/
plural of “package” — a collection of things wrapped or boxed together
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
PATRIOTSnounUS /ˈpeɪtriəts/
plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
sessionnounUS /ˈseʃən/
a meeting for execution of a group's functions
From this reading The Big Bench were in session.
do one's shopping
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
silver-gilt
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From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
slouched
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From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
slunk
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From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
spyverbUS /spaɪ/
catch sight of
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
tallow-dip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
having come into contact
From this reading THE PATRIOTS At midnight the full moon, silver-gilt, touched the house-fronts of the Street of the Hanged Man.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
past form of “watch” — look attentively
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The Big Bench were in session.
which person or people
From this reading They lit the figure and slouched hat of Jude, who, carrying a package, slunk up to the door of the Gougeon shop and was admitted.
morally bad in principle or practice
From this reading The light of the tallow-dip seemed to concentrate itself on the wicked smile of the Admiral as he watched Jude opening the packages.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Do you know who sent this, gentlemen?" the spy cried, enjoying the importance of being the bearer of some surprise.
