used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
anew
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
assaultnounUS /əˈsɔːlt/
close fighting during the culmination of a military attack
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
chambersnounUS /ˈtʃeɪmbərz/
English architect (1723-1796)
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
dyingadjectiveUS /ˈdaɪɪŋ/
in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
EiffelnounUS /ˈaɪfəl/
French engineer who constructed the Eiffel Tower (1832-1923)
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
an opposing military force
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
give expression to
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
HYATT
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
of the present time and place
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
Ingen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
become part of; become a member of a group or organization
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
latter'snounUS /ˈlætərz/
possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
laughinglyadverbUS /ˈlæfɪŋli/
with laughter; while laughing
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
miscreantsnounUS /ˈmɪskriənts/
plural of “miscreant” — a person without moral scruples
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
ravingnounUS /ˈreɪvɪŋ/
declaiming wildly
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
SinceprepositionUS /sɪns/
from a time in the past until now
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
Smith'snounUS /smɪθs/
possessive form of “smith” — Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
past form of “sound” — appear in a certain way
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
be standing; be upright
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
a special situation
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building
From this reading HYATT "Get Hyatt or the man on the Eiffel Tower!"
any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading It sounded like the raving of a dying man, and T. B. shook his head as, in the company of Van Ingen, he walked back to his chambers in the early hours of the morning.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading But since you are in on this thing, and the enemy have got wind of it, it is as well to join forces.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Since the night of the assault, the young man had remained as Smith's guest, at the latter's express command.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Not that I believe you stand in immediate danger of having your head broken again by those miscreants," he said laughingly the next morning, "or that I could protect you if you did!
