used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
abilitynounUS /əˈbɪlətiː/
the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading Mr. Jinks, however, looked like a man certain of victory.
an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
descriptionsnounUS /dɪˈskrɪpʃənz/
plural of “description” — a statement that represents something in words
From this reading "Revenge, sir," said Mr. Jinks, "is of two descriptions.
desertsnounUS /ˈdezərts/
plural of “desert” — arid land with little or no vegetation
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
true confidential information
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
doubtfullyadverb
in a doubtful manner
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
friend'snounUS /frendz/
possessive form of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
a man of refinement
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
HISTORICALadjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Mr. Jinks, however, looked like a man certain of victory.
INVOLVINGverbUS /ˌɪnˈvɑːlvɪŋ/
-ing form of “involve” — connect closely and often incriminatingly
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Revenge, sir," said Mr. Jinks, "is of two descriptions.
JinksnounUS /dʒɪŋks/
noisy and mischievous merrymaking
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Mr. Jinks, however, looked like a man certain of victory.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Mr. Jinks, however, looked like a man certain of victory.
a form of address for a man
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
O'Brallaghan
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From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
PROJECTSnounUS /ˈprɑːdʒekts/
plural of “project” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
Ralph
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From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading PROJECTS OF REVENGE, INVOLVING HISTORICAL DETAILS.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Revenge, sir," said Mr. Jinks, "is of two descriptions.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Revenge, sir," said Mr. Jinks, "is of two descriptions.
disposed of to a purchaser
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
suitableadjectiveUS /ˈsuːtəbəl/
meant or adapted for an occasion or use
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
threateninglyadverbUS /ˈθretənɪŋli/
in a menacing manner
From this reading The companions looked at each other and shook their heads; Mr. Jinks threateningly, Ralph doubtfully.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading "Revenge, sir," said Mr. Jinks, "is of two descriptions.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading Mr. Jinks, however, looked like a man certain of victory.
which person or people
From this reading That gentleman seemed to be dubious of his friend's ability to prepare a revenge suitable to the deserts of O'Brallaghan, who had sold his favorite coat.
