used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
(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 Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
authoritativelyadverbUS /əˌθɔːrəˈteɪtɪvli/
in an authoritative and magisterial manner
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
chokingadjectiveUS /ˈtʃoʊ.kɪŋ/
Causing difficulty in breathing.
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
CLOOMBER
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From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
congregateverbUS /ˈkɑːŋɡrəɡeɪt/
come together, usually for a purpose
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading “You have dared to intrude upon my privacy!
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
ENLISTEDverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
enclose with a fence
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
made afraid
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
GabrielnounUS /ˈɡeɪbriəl/
(Bible) the archangel who was the messenger of God
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
gapnounUS /ɡæp/
a conspicuous disparity or difference as between two figures
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
GARRISONnounUS /ˈɡærɪsən/
a fortified military post where troops are stationed
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
a young female
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
hold firmly
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
harshadjectiveUS /hɑːrʃ/
unpleasantly stern
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “You have dared to intrude upon my privacy!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
hoarseadjectiveUS /hɔːrs/
deep and harsh sounding as if from shouting or illness or emotion
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
HOW
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From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
intrudeverbUS /ˌɪnˈtruːd/
enter uninvited
From this reading “You have dared to intrude upon my privacy!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
immediately past
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
murderousadjectiveUS /ˈmɜːrdərəs/
characteristic of or capable of or having a tendency toward killing another human being
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
oaknounUS /oʊk/
the hard durable wood of any oak; used especially for furniture and flooring
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
-ing form of “point” — indicate a place, direction, person, or thing; either spatially or figuratively
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
privacynounUS /ˈpraɪvəsi/
the quality of being secluded from the presence or view of others
From this reading “You have dared to intrude upon my privacy!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
spluttered
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From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
steppingverbUS /ˈstepɪŋ/
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
put, fix, force, or implant
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
The passage at the back of the mouth.
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
tightenedverbUS /ˈtaɪtənd/
past form of “tighten” — make tight or tighter
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
in the direction of
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
twitchingnounUS /ˈtwɪtʃɪŋ/
a sudden muscle spasm; especially one caused by a nervous condition
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
verminnounUS /ˈvɜːrmɪn/
an irritating or obnoxious person
From this reading Do you think I built this fence that all the vermin in the country might congregate round it?
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He waited until Gabriel, with a last frightened glance at me, had passed through the gap, and then he turned upon me with an expression so murderous that I stepped back a pace or two, and tightened my grasp upon my oak stick.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You have dared to intrude upon my privacy!
You-you
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From this reading “You-you--” he spluttered, with his hand twitching at his throat, as though his fury were choking him.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading HOW I CAME TO BE ENLISTED AS ONE OF THE GARRISON OF CLOOMBER “To your room, girl!” he cried in a hoarse, harsh voice, stepping in between us and pointing authoritatively towards the house.
