used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
anew
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
aguenounUS /ˈeɪɡjuː/
a fit of shivering or shaking
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
(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 All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
a flexible container with a single opening
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
CatholicadjectiveUS /ˈkæθlɪk/
of or relating to or supporting Catholicism
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
chattered
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From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
disclosedadjectiveUS /dɪˈskloʊzd/
made known (especially something secret or concealed)
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
don't
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From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
ghastlyadjectiveUS /ˈɡæstli/
shockingly repellent; inspiring horror
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
hunchback's
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From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
lastedverbUS /ˈlæstəd/
past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
manuscriptsnounUS /ˈmænjəskrɪpts/
plural of “manuscript” — the form of a literary work submitted for publication
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
methodsnounUS /ˈmeθədz/
plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
on one occasion
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
packedadjectiveUS /pækt/
extremely crowed or filled to capacity
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
restoredverbUS /rɪˈstɔːrd/
past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
cut with a saw
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
scapularnoun
a feather covering the shoulder of a bird
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
plural of “second” — 1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
singletnoun
a collarless men's undergarment for the upper part of the body
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
slungverbUS /slʌŋ/
inflected form of “sling” — hurl as if with a sling
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
strickenadjectiveUS /ˈstrɪkən/
grievously affected especially by disease
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
the kind and number and arrangement of teeth (collectively) in a person or animal
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
very small
From this reading All at once his fingers closed over a tiny bag, something like a Catholic scapular, that had been slung around the hunchback's neck.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
a shaky motion
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Then he made the bag look as natural as he could, and restored it to its position under the old man's singlet.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
a Caucasian
From this reading As he rose to his feet again I saw that his face was ghastly white, and his teeth chattered like a man stricken with ague.
in the company of; together with
From this reading With trembling fingers he tore this open, and disclosed to view the three precious manuscripts, which he instantly seized and packed away in his pocket.
Zouche's
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From this reading Evidently he knew a good deal of Peter Zouche's methods, for I don't think his search lasted ten seconds.
