used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
(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 After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
appealedverbUS /əˈpiːld/
past form of “appeal” — take a court case to a higher court for review
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
formed or made thin by hammering
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
bound or obligated, as under a pledge to a particular cause, action, or attitude
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
a place off to the side of an area
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
cravingnounUS /ˈkreɪvɪŋ/
an intense desire for some particular thing
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
well in the past; former
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
DevonshirenounUS /dɪˈvɑːnʃaɪr/
a county in southwestern England
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
compelled forcibly by an outside agency
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
eleven-fifty
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From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
enjoymentnounUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪmənt/
the pleasure felt when having a good time
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
exultationnoun
a feeling of extreme joy
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
Gerald
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From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
Haskins
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From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
to a high degree or extent; favorably or with much respect
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
of the present time and place
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
Paddington
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From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
precautionnounUS /priˈkɔːʃən/
a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
Rebb
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From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
repudiationnounUS /rɪˌpjuːdiˈeɪʃən/
rejecting or disowning or disclaiming as invalid
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
a relationship between two lovers
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
a general conscious awareness
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
spicenounUS /spaɪs/
aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
an idea that is suggested
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
tamelyadverb
in a tame manner
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
in or at that place or location
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The necessity of immediate action appealed to his active brain and to his craving for romance.
Tod's
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From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Notwithstanding his repudiation of Tod's suggestion that murder might be the end of these things he took the precaution of carrying a revolver.
create by training and teaching
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading After all, Major Rebb was being driven into a highly unpleasant corner, and--from what Gerald knew of him--he was not the kind of man to submit tamely to being beaten.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading That there was more than a spice of danger in the adventure to which he was committed added to his enjoyment.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Haskins departed for Devonshire by the eleven-fifty morning train from Paddington, with a great sense of exultation.
