used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
a quantity of money
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
eagerly desirous
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
assumingadjectiveUS /əˈsuːmɪŋ/
excessively forward
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
the event consisting of the start of something
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
bonnetnounUS /ˈbɑːnət/
a hat tied under the chin
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
consequentlyadverbUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwəntli/
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Popular interest was consequently rising to high-water-mark.
coppersnounUS /ˈkɑːpərz/
plural of “copper” — a ductile malleable reddish-brown corrosion-resistant diamagnetic metallic element; occurs in various minerals but is the only metal that occurs abundantly in large masses; used as an electrical and thermal conductor
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
DragonnounUS /ˈdræɡən/
a creature of Teutonic mythology; usually represented as breathing fire and having a reptilian body and sometimes wings
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
ex-sheep-stealer
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From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
the act of departing
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
high-water-mark
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From this reading Popular interest was consequently rising to high-water-mark.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
horriblyadverbUS /ˈhɔːrəbli/
of a dreadful kind
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
HOWLIE
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From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading Popular interest was consequently rising to high-water-mark.
found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
LLEWELLYN
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From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
money'snounUS /ˈmʌniz/
possessive form of “money” — the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
muslinnounUS /ˈmʌzlən/
plain-woven cotton fabric
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
neighbournounUS /ˈneɪbər/
a person who lives (or is located) near another
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
not any; not one
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
performancenounUS /pərˈfɔːrməns/
a dramatic or musical entertainment
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
From this reading Popular interest was consequently rising to high-water-mark.
past form of “push” — move with force
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
be fully aware or cognizant of
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status
From this reading Popular interest was consequently rising to high-water-mark.
SEABORNEadjectiveUS /ˈsiːbɔːrn/
conveyed by sea
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
a fabric made from the fine threads produced by certain insect larvae
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
spectaclenounUS /ˈspektəkəl/
something or someone seen (especially a notable or unusual sight)
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
spiritedadjectiveUS /ˈspɪrɪtɪd/
displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
not in physical motion
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
tributenounUS /ˈtrɪbjuːt/
something given or done as an expression of esteem
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
precisely as stated
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading He did not pay his neighbour of the black silk bonnet so much as the tribute of a glance as she pushed her way out behind the ex-sheep-stealer.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had still a respectable amount of coppers in his pocket, and while this held out, he had no thoughts of going home.
which person or people
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading HOWLIE AND LLEWELLYN UNDERSTAND EACH OTHER HOWLIE SEABORNE, who liked to get his money's worth out of things, was anxious to see the performance through.
writheverbUS /rɪθ/
to move in a twisting or contorted motion, (especially when struggling)
From this reading The spectacle was assuming a very spirited character, for the blue muslin victim was beginning to realize her situation and the Dragon to writhe horribly.
