used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
(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 We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
alongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading That’s an established fact."
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
beingsnounUS /ˈbiːɪŋz/
plural of “being” — the state or fact of existing
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing
From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
Chinky
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From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
Didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established
From this reading That’s an established fact."
EUTHANASIAnounUS /ˌjuːθəˈneɪʒə/
the act of killing someone painlessly (especially someone suffering from an incurable illness)
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading That’s an established fact."
a boy or man
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
past form of “gasp” — breathe noisily, as when one is exhausted
From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
hobgoblins
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From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
I've
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From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
JacksonnounUS /ˈdʒæksən/
English film actress who later became a member of British Parliament (born in 1936)
From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
and nothing more
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
MackenzienounUS /məˈkenzi/
Canadian explorer (born in England) who explored the Mackenzie River and who was first to cross North America by land north of Mexico (1764-1820)
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
moderateverbUS /ˈmɑːdərət/
preside over
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
a condition requiring relief
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
not any; not one
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
Och
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From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
others
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From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
ruffiannoun
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
supernaturalnounUS /ˌsuːpərˈnætʃərəl/
supernatural forces and events and beings collectively
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
That's
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From this reading That’s an established fact."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
there's
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From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "The Chinky!" gasped Jackson, under his breath.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
We've
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From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
in the company of; together with
From this reading We’ve no hobgoblins or supernatural beings of any kind whatever to deal with, but just that ruffian of a fellow I’ve had my suspicions about all along.
yonadjectiveUS /jɑːn/
distant but within sight (“yon” is dialectal)
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading EUTHANASIA "Did you see yon?" cried Mackenzie, turning to the others.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Och, man! there’s no need to moderate your voice.
