used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
announcingverbUS /əˈnaʊnsɪŋ/
-ing form of “announce” — make known; make an announcement
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
filled with the emotional impact of overwhelming surprise or shock
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
inflected form of “behold” — see with attention
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
of concern to or concerning the internal affairs of a nation
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
elegantlyadverbUS /ˈelɪɡəntliː/
with elegance; in a tastefully elegant manner
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
opinion or judgment
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
fashionableadjectiveUS /ˈfæʃənəbəl/
being or in accordance with current social fashions
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
a small worthless amount
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
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 For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
a particular point in time
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
narratedverbUS /ˈnereɪtɪd/
past form of “narrate” — provide commentary for a film, for example
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
Phillip
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
plural of “play” — a dramatic work intended for performance by actors on a stage
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
Redgill's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
express in words
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
SmashverbUS /smæʃ/
hit hard
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
suitenounUS /swiːt/
a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
used when the people doing the action are also its object
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
thrustingnounUS /ˈθrʌstɪŋ/
a sharp hand gesture (resembling a blow)
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
TRUMPverbUS /trʌmp/
produce a sound as if from a trumpet
From this reading CAPTAIN JACK PLAYS A TRUMP CARD—THE GAY COMPANY SURPRISED.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
uninvitedadjectiveUS /ˌʌnɪnˈvaɪtɪd/
(of a thought or act) unwelcome or involuntary
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading “Lord Smash and friends,” said the astonished domestic, announcing the stranger in a loud voice.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As we have narrated in a previous chapter, Captain Jack and his friends insisted upon thrusting themselves uninvited upon the gay and fashionable company assembled in Phillip Redgill’s elegantly furnished suite of rooms.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading For a moment he knew not what to do or say.
which person or people
From this reading “Lord who?” said Phillip, in astonishment, as he turned his eyes, and beheld Captain Jack before him.
