used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
abstractverbUS /æbˈstrækt/
consider a concept without thinking of a specific example; consider abstractly or theoretically
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
Asa
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From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
bailverbUS /beɪl/
release after a security has been paid
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
a youthful male person
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
broodingnounUS /ˈbruːdɪŋ/
sitting on eggs so as to hatch them by the warmth of the body
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
chargedadjectiveUS /tʃɑːrdʒd/
of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
the activities of educating or instructing; activities that impart knowledge or skill
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
enmitynounUS /ˈenməti/
a state of deep-seated ill-will
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
feudnounUS /fjuːd/
a bitter quarrel between two parties
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
FrankfortnounUS /ˈfræŋkfərt/
the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
GregorynounUS /ˈɡreɡəri/
(Roman Catholic Church) a church father known for his constant fight against perceived heresies; a saint and Doctor of the Church (329-391)
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
helplesslyadverbUS /ˈhelpləsli/
in a helpless manner
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
hireverbUS /ˈhaɪər/
engage or hire for work
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
a feeling of righteous anger
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
injusticenounUS /ˌɪnˈdʒʌstɪs/
an unjust act
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
innocencenounUS /ˈɪnəsəns/
the quality of innocent naivete
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
kinsman's
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From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
laurel-mantled
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From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
lionsnounUS /ˈlaɪənz/
plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
LouisvillenounUS /ˈluːivɪl/
the largest city in Kentucky; located in north central Kentucky on the Ohio river; site of the Kentucky Derby
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
marverbUS /mɑːr/
make imperfect
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
the force of workers available
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
mercenarynounUS /ˈmɜːrsəneri/
a person hired to fight for another country than their own
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
monstrousadjectiveUS /ˈmɑːnstrəs/
abnormally large
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
not any; not one
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
having or expressing strong emotions
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
questnounUS /kwest/
a search for an alternative that meets cognitive criteria
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
refugenounUS /ˈrefjuːdʒ/
a safe place
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
resentmentnounUS /rɪˈzentmənt/
a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
sanctionedadjectiveUS /ˈsæŋkʃənd/
conforming to orthodox or recognized rules
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
except for; apart from
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
smouldered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
that is looked for
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
stakedverbUS /steɪkt/
past form of “stake” — put at risk
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
stampverbUS /stæmp/
walk heavily
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
sullennessnoun
a gloomy ill-tempered feeling
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
caused to fall to the ground
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
UponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
at the time that
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Asa had killed men before, but it had been in that feud warfare which was sanctioned by his own conscience.
which person or people
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now he stood charged with a murder done for hire, the mercenary taking off of a man for whom he had no enmity save that of the abstract and political.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During those following months, when Asa Gregory lay in jail, first in Frankfort, then in Louisville, as a prisoner of state, who had been denied bail, the boy back in the laurel-mantled hills smouldered with passionate resentment for what he believed to be a monstrous injustice.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
but in spite of that
From this reading Upon his kinsman's innocence the boy would have staked his life, and yet he must look helplessly on and see him thrown to the lions of public indignation.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading In his quest of education he sought refuge from the bitter brooding that had begun to mar his young features with its stamp of sullenness.
