used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
(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 SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
in addition
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
Barton
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From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
Betty
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From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
showing who or what does the action
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
Cross-Eyes
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From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
placed crosswise
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
one or the other of two
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
a person who lacks good judgment
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
furiousadjectiveUS /ˈfjʊriəs/
marked by extreme and violent energy
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
any place of complete bliss and delight and peace
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
Henge
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From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
injureverbUS /ˈɪndʒər/
cause injuries or bodily harm to
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
insultnounUS /ˌɪnˈsʌlt/
a rude expression intended to offend or hurt
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
interioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtɪriər/
situated within or suitable for inside a building
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
the deliberate act of deviating from the truth
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
a particular point in time
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
and nothing more
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
prostrateverbUS /ˈprɑːstreɪt/
get into a prostrate position, as in submission
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
RABY
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From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
ribbonnounUS /ˈrɪbən/
any long object resembling a thin line
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
cause to go somewhere
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
SIMONnounUS /ˈsaɪmən/
one of the twelve Apostles (first century)
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
term of address for a man
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
sufficedverbUS /səˈfaɪst/
past form of “suffice” — be sufficient; be adequate, either in quality or quantity
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
swordsnounUS /sɔːrdz/
plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
express in words
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “Curse you!” answered Henge, between his teeth, “this shall be the end of you, you fool!”
thresholdnounUS /ˈθreʃoʊld/
the starting point for a new state or experience
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
twillnounUS /twɪl/
a weave used to produce the effect of parallel diagonal ribs
From this reading “By heaven!” exclaimed Raby, as their swords crossed, “’twill be either you or I!”
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
villainnounUS /ˈvɪlən/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
WAGERnounUS /ˈweɪdʒər/
the act of gambling
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
WILLIAM
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From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
WINSnounUS /wɪnz/
plural of “win” — a victory (as in a race or other competition)
From this reading SIR WILLIAM WINS A WAGER SIMON RABY stood only a moment on the threshold; a single glance at the interior of the room, at Betty, at Master Cross-Eyes, lying prostrate, and at the furious face of Henge, sufficed to tell him all.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The next instant his sword flashed in the air like a ribbon of steel, and he sprang upon Sir Barton with the fury of revenge.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You villain!” he cried, “was it not enough to send me to the Tower, but you must also insult and injure women?”
