used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
affrontnounUS /əˈfrʌnt/
a deliberately offensive act or something producing the effect of deliberate disrespect
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
anew
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
avengeverbUS /əˈvendʒ/
take revenge for a perceived wrong
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
exhale hard
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
treated by heating to a high temperature but below the melting or fusing point
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
checkverbUS /tʃek/
examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
DEBTSnounUS /dets/
plural of “debt” — the state of owing something (especially money)
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
denouncedverbUS /dɪˈnaʊnst/
past form of “denounce” — speak out against
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
someone who is a detective
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
dubiousadjectiveUS /ˈduːbiəs/
fraught with uncertainty or doubt
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
well known or easily recognized
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
felonnounUS /ˈfelən/
someone who has committed a crime or has been legally convicted of a crime
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
a diagram or picture illustrating textual material
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
forgerynounUS /ˈfɔːrdʒəri/
a copy that is represented as the original
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
past form of “hope” — expect and wish
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
gain knowledge or skills
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
a strong positive emotion of regard and affection
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
Ormsby
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From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
penaltynounUS /ˈpenəlti/
the act of punishing
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
possibilitiesnounUS /ˌpɑːsəˈbɪlətiz/
plural of “possibility” — a future prospect or potential
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
by chance
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
publiclyadverbUS /ˈpʌblɪkli/
in a manner accessible to or observable by the public; openly
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
remorselesslyadverb
without pity; in a merciless manner
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
retaliationnounUS /riˌtæliˈeɪʃən/
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
rivalverbUS /ˈraɪvəl/
be equal to in quality or ability
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
smartedverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtɪd/
past form of “smart” — be the source of pain
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
believed likely
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
Swinton
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From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
in or at that place or location
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
tingled
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From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
unexceptionaladjective
not special in any way; lacking distinction
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
upstartnounUS /ˈʌpstɑːrt/
an arrogant or presumptuous person
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
Vivian
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From this reading DEBTS Vivian Ormsby smarted under the blow given him by Dick at the dinner, and burned to avenge the affront.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
in or at the place that
From this reading The captain was a familiar figure at the bank, which belonged almost entirely to his father and himself, and he had his private room there, where he appeared at intervals.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
wipedverbUS /waɪpt/
past form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He tingled with impatience to get another look at the dubious check which promised such unexceptional possibilities of retaliation if, as he suspected and hoped, it was a forgery.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Dick Swinton, publicly denounced as a felon, could not possibly hold up his head again; and as a rival in love he would be remorselessly wiped out.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading The young upstart should learn the penalty of striking an Ormsby.
