used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
conspiratornounUS /kənˈspɪrətər/
a member of a conspiracy
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
createdverbUS /kriˈeɪtəd/
past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
morally objectionable behavior
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
the organ of sight
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
engage in
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
mulattonounUS /məˈlɑːtoʊ/
an offspring of a black and a white parent
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
Señors
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
smoothlyadverbUS /ˈsmuːðli/
with no problems or difficulties
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
smug-faced
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
not in physical motion
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
a source of difficulty
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This speech of the smug-faced man created something of a commotion, and one or two started to their feet.
precisely as stated
From this reading "My friend has been in trouble, it is true," he said, still very smoothly.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The mulatto looked about him with an evil eye.
(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability
From this reading "He will not make the worse conspirator for that.
Having or showing the qualities or abilities that merit recognition in character or magic.
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading And why, worthy Señors, should you make a difference between him and one other I see in company?
