used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
matters of personal concern
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
agreeablyadverb
in an enjoyable manner
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
apologynounUS /əˈpɑːlədʒiː/
an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
boltedverbUS /ˈboʊltəd/
past form of “bolt” — move or jump suddenly
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
bondagenounUS /ˈbɑːndɪdʒ/
the state of being under the control of a force or influence or abstract power
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
BreedsnounUS /briːdz/
plural of “breed” — a special variety of domesticated animals within a species
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
BurntadjectiveUS /bɜːrnt/
ruined by overcooking
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
climaxnounUS /ˈklaɪmæks/
the highest point of anything conceived of as growing or developing or unfolding
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
commonplaces
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From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
confessedverbUS /kənˈfest/
past form of “confess” — confess to a punishable or reprehensible deed, usually under pressure
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
Corby
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From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
droppingadjectiveUS /ˈdrɑːpɪŋ/
coming down freely under the influence of gravity
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
duetnounUS /duːˈet/
two items of the same kind
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
exertionsnounUS /ɪɡˈzɜːrʃənz/
plural of “exertion” — use of physical or mental energy; hard work
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
fallow-deer
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From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
guardhousenoun
a military facility that serves as the headquarters for military police and in which military prisoners can be detained
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
ironynounUS /ˈaɪrəni/
witty language used to convey insults or scorn
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
leader of the Nez Perce in their retreat from United States troops (1840-1904)
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
kegsnounUS /keɡz/
plural of “keg” — the quantity contained in a keg
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
a room equipped for preparing meals
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
lodgeverbUS /lɑːdʒ/
be a lodger; stay temporarily
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
the flesh of animals (including fishes and birds and snails) used as food
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
the light of the Moon
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
being directly across from each other; facing
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
in other respects or ways
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
parlournounUS /ˈpɑːrlər/
reception room in an inn or club where visitors can be received
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
plentifullyadverb
in a bountiful manner
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
quartered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
rascalsnounUS /ˈræskəlz/
plural of “rascal” — a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
repastnoun
the food served and eaten at one time
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
representedadjectiveUS /ˌreprɪˈzentɪd/
represented accurately or precisely
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
retailingnounUS /ˈriːteɪlɪŋ/
the activities involved in selling commodities directly to consumers
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
rumnounUS /rʌm/
liquor distilled from fermented molasses
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
shotsnounUS /ʃɑːts/
plural of “shot” — the act of firing a projectile
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
simplicitynounUS /sɪmˈplɪsəti/
the quality of being simple or uncompounded
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
stationedverbUS /ˈsteɪʃənd/
past form of “station” — assign to a station
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
submittedverbUS /səbˈmɪtɪd/
inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
suppliedverbUS /səˈplaɪd/
inflected form of “supply” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
toppedadjectiveUS /tɑːpt/
having a top of a specified character
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
Tuke's
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From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
tumbledverbUS /ˈtʌmbəld/
past form of “tumble” — fall down, as if collapsing
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
precisely as stated
From this reading An apology is submitted for here retailing some commonplaces of a very evil duet of rascals.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Between walked a sentry, and another (on this occasion Mr. Joseph Corby) was stationed to the front of the house in the freezing moonlight.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The kitchen of the tumbled lodge served for guardhouse; and the two officers were quartered in the little parlour opposite Mr. Tuke’s room of bondage.
which person or people
From this reading Burnt fallow-deer meat had been plentifully bolted after the exertions of the day, and kegs of rum--supplied, it must be confessed, by Mr. Breeds, who was not otherwise represented in this climax of affairs--topped very agreeably the simplicity of the repast.
in the company of; together with
From this reading That began with certain dropping shots of irony, and it ended at pretty close range.
