used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
Alston
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From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
a quantity of money
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
any thing at all
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
outward or visible aspect of a person or thing
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
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 He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
brigandish
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From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
indicating exactness or preciseness
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
any physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident or fracture etc.
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
how
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From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
Hugh
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From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
mistrustedverbUS /mɪˈstrʌstɪd/
past form of “mistrust” — regard as untrustworthy; regard with suspicion; have no faith or confidence in
From this reading He mistrusted Slotman.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
ordinary-looking
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From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
picturesqueadjectiveUS /ˈpɪktʃərəsk/
suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
putsnounUS /pʊts/
plural of “put” — the option to sell a given stock (or stock index or commodity future) at a given price before a given date
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
romanticadjectiveUS /roʊˈmæntɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
salliesnounUS /ˈsæliz/
plural of “sally” — witty remark
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
Slotman
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From this reading He mistrusted Slotman.
Starden
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From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
precisely as stated
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading “WAITING” Hugh Alston had certainly not attempted anything in the way of picturesque disguise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Quite what his plans were, what he proposed doing and how he should do it, Hugh had not the slightest idea.
in or at the place that
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
which person or people
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
marked by extreme lack of restraint or control
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He experienced exactly the same feelings as would a man who, hearing that there was a savage wild beast let loose where an immense amount of harm may be done, puts a gun under his arm and sallies forth.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading There was nothing brigandish or romantic about the appearance of the very ordinary-looking young man who put in an appearance at Starden village.
