used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
agitationnounUS /ˌædʒəˈteɪʃən/
a mental state of extreme emotional disturbance
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
Bertrand
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From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
betrayingverbUS /bɪˈtreɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “betray” — reveal unintentionally
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
displayingverbUS /dɪˈspleɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
downcastadjectiveUS /ˈdaʊnkæst/
directed downward
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
plural of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading You were enemies?"
divisible by two
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
opinion or judgment
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
fidgetingverbUS /ˈfɪdʒətɪŋ/
-ing form of “fidget” — move restlessly
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
FrenchmannounUS /ˈfrentʃmæn/
a person of French nationality
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
impartedverbUS /ˌɪmˈpɑːrtɪd/
past form of “impart” — transmit (knowledge or skills)
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
the one or ones belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
momentarilyadverbUS /ˌmoʊmənˈterəli/
for an instant or moment
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
Mordaunt
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From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
narrationnounUS /neˈreɪʃən/
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
not one and not the other of two
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
information about recent and important events
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
not any; not one
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
and nothing more
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
in other respects or ways
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
Rodolphe
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From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance)
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
smokedadjectiveUS /smoʊkt/
(used especially of meats and fish) dried and cured by hanging in wood smoke
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always
From this reading He sat and smoked, with eyes downcast, sometimes fidgeting a little with the fingers of one hand on the arm of his chair, but otherwise displaying no sign of agitation.
the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
transpiresverbUS /trænˈspaɪərz/
third-person singular of “transpire” — pass through the tissue or substance or its pores or interstices, as of gas
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
unbrokenadjectiveUS /ənˈbroʊkən/
marked by continuous or uninterrupted extension in space or time or sequence
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
precisely as stated
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading You were enemies?"
at the time that
From this reading Only at the end of the narration did he glance up, and that was but momentarily, when Mordaunt said, "It transpires that this Rodolphe had an old score to pay off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
writing-room
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From this reading "MINE OWN FAMILIAR FRIEND" Sitting in his writing-room with Bertrand that night Mordaunt imparted the news that concerned him so nearly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading You were enemies?"
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young Frenchman listened in almost unbroken silence, betraying neither surprise nor even a very great measure of interest.
