used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
abuseverbUS /əˈbjuːs/
treat badly
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
accusernounUS /əˈkjuːzər/
someone who imputes guilt or blame
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
any thing at all
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
earlier than; in front of
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
a seat for one person, with a support for the back
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
deliberatelyadverbUS /dɪˈlɪbərətli/
with intention; in an intentional manner
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
a group of persons together in one place
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
impudentadjective
marked by casual disrespect
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
IndigestionnounUS /ˌɪndaɪˈdʒestʃən/
a disorder of digestive function characterized by discomfort or heartburn or nausea
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
kickedverbUS /kɪkt/
past form of “kick” — drive or propel with the foot
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
liarnounUS /ˈlaɪər/
a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
McNason
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From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading You’re--you’re Nothing!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
scoundrelnounUS /ˈskaʊndrəl/
a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
express in words
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I should tell you to get out of this room before you are kicked out!
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
volleynounUS /ˈvɑːli/
rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms
From this reading Gathering up his courage under this volley of abuse McNason turned round in his chair and deliberately faced his accuser.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading But if you were Anything, I should tell you you are an impudent scoundrel and liar!
You're
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From this reading “You’re a Bad Dream!” he said slowly--“You’re the result of Cold and Indigestion!
