used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
anew
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
animositynounUS /ˌænəˈmɑːsəti/
a feeling of ill will arousing active hostility
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
bacchanalianadjective
used of riotously drunken merrymaking
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
plural of “beast” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
the chest considered as the place where secret thoughts are kept
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
a game played with playing cards
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
chumsnounUS /tʃʌmz/
plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
approval
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
an act that fails
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
activities that are enjoyable or amusing
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
glaringadjectiveUS /ˈɡlerɪŋ/
shining intensely
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
hatedadjectiveUS /ˈheɪtəd/
treated with dislike or contempt
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
improvedadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpruːvd/
made more desirable or valuable or profitable; especially made ready for use or marketing
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
inseparableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsepərəbəl/
not capable of being separated
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
intermittentadjectiveUS /ˌɪntərˈmɪtənt/
stopping and starting at irregular intervals
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
set down according to a plan
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
Malin
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From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
MarcnounUS /mɑːrk/
made from residue of grapes or apples after pressing
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
peculiaritynounUS /pɪˌkjuːliˈerəti/
an odd or unusual characteristic
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
periodsnounUS /ˈpɪriədz/
plural of “period” — an amount of time
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
the act of playing a musical instrument
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
Poivre
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From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
Poivre's
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From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
prison-yard
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From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
rankledverbUS /ˈræŋkəld/
past form of “rankle” — gnaw into; make resentful or angry
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
recollectionnounUS /ˌrekəˈlekʃən/
the ability to recall past occurrences
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
riotnounUS /ˈraɪət/
a public act of violence by an unruly mob
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
sinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
the act of singing vocal music
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
plural of “song” — a short musical composition with words
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
in or at that place or location
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
VictornounUS /ˈvɪktər/
a combatant who is able to defeat rivals
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But there was this peculiarity in their mutual animosity: it was intermittent.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
at the time that
From this reading It was in one of the intermittent periods, when they were bosom friends again, that, on a certain evening, they were playing cards together.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading Their relations had not improved since the riot, for Malin had lost credit with the other prisoners since the failure of it, and laid the blame on Poivre for making fun of him, while there rankled, deep in Poivre's breast, the recollection that Malin had as good as called him a coward.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Victor Malin and Marc Poivre hated each other with perfect hatred.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading One day they would be glaring at each other like wild beasts; the next, they would be walking in the prison-yard arm in arm, singing bacchanalian songs, as inseparable chums.
