used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
AfterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
plural of “age” — how long something has existed
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
Antonio
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
atavismnounUS /ˈætəvɪzəm/
a reappearance of an earlier characteristic
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
ATLANTICnounUS /ətˈlæntɪk/
the 2nd largest ocean; separates North and South America on the west from Europe and Africa on the east
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
Benavides
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
BRAZILIANadjectiveUS /brəˈzɪljən/
of or relating to or characteristic of Brazil or the people of Brazil
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
bubbledverbUS /ˈbʌbəld/
past form of “bubble” — form, produce, or emit bubbles
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
Capitano
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
CokenounUS /koʊk/
carbon fuel produced by distillation of coal
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
Corria
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
the appearance conveyed by a person's face
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
(Judeo-Christian and Islamic religions) chief spirit of evil and adversary of God; tempter of mankind; master of Hell
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
Dom
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
enragedadjectiveUS /enˈreɪdʒd/
marked by extreme anger
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
ensuedverbUS /ɪnˈsuːd/
past form of “ensue” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
ex-Presidentnoun
a former president
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
opinion or judgment
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
FalstaffnounUS /ˈfɔːlstæf/
a dissolute character in Shakespeare's plays
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
hectoringverbUS /ˈhektərɪŋ/
-ing form of “hector” — be bossy towards
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
heededverbUS /ˈhiːdəd/
past form of “heed” — pay close attention to; give heed to
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
an area that is approximately central within some larger region
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
a particular point in time
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
not any; not one
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
non-existent
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
outburstnounUS /ˈaʊtbɜːrst/
an unrestrained expression of emotion
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
a time interval during which there is a temporary cessation of something
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
placidadjectiveUS /ˈplæsəd/
(of a body of water) free from disturbance by heavy waves
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
pot-bellied
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From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
present-dayadjective
belonging to the present time
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
raggedadjectiveUS /ˈræɡəd/
being or dressed in clothes that are worn or torn
From this reading But the ragged ex-President heeded him not.
rascalnounUS /ˈræskəl/
a deceitful and unreliable scoundrel
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
on the contrary
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
recognitionnounUS /ˌrekəɡˈnɪʃən/
the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
robbernounUS /ˈrɑːbər/
a thief who steals from someone by threatening violence
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
SalvadornounUS /ˈsælvədɔːr/
a republic on the Pacific coast of Central America
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
San
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From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
scrutinynounUS /ˈskruːtəni/
the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
SenornounUS /ˌsiːˈnjɔːr/
a Spanish title or form of address for a man; similar to the English “Mr” or “sir”
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
sonorousadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːnərəs/
full and loud and deep
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
dependable
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
suggestverbUS /səˈdʒest/
make a proposal, declare a plan for something
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
SylvanounUS /ˈsɪlvə/
the forest trees growing in a country or region
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
in or at that place or location
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading BETWEEN THE BRAZILIAN DEVIL AND THE DEEP ATLANTIC There was an awkward pause.
watchfuladjectiveUS /ˈwɑːtʃfəl/
engaged in or accustomed to close observation
From this reading After a moment of placid scrutiny of his enraged countenance by those bright, watchful eyes, Coke might have been non-existent so far as recognition of his outburst was apparent during the sonorous discussion that ensued between Dom Corria Antonio De Sylva and the Senor Capitano Salvador De San Benavides.
belonging to which person
From this reading Rather did he suggest the present-day atavism of some robber baron of the Middle Ages, whose hectoring speech bubbled forth from a stout heart.
withaladverb
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Coke, rascal though he was, and pot-bellied withal, was no Falstaff.
