used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
be in accord; be in agreement
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
Anstruther
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From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
Anstruther's
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From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
from appearances alone
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
jocularadjectiveUS /ˈdʒɑːkjələr/
characterized by jokes and good humor
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
and nothing more
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
easily agitated
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
not any; not one
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
and nothing more
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
Padini's
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From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
PARABLEnounUS /ˈperəbəl/
a short moral story (often with animal characters)
From this reading THE PARABLE.
plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
Rigby
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From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
sootheverbUS /suːð/
give moral or emotional strength to
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
suspicionsnounUS /səˈspɪʃənz/
plural of “suspicion” — an impression that something might be the case
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PARABLE.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
stay in one place and anticipate or expect something
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading There was no help for it; they could only wait to see what circumstances had in store for them.
at the time that
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
whispersnounUS /ˈwɪspərz/
plural of “whisper” — speaking softly without vibration of the vocal cords
From this reading Rigby had not failed to notice this, and Jack was inclined to agree with him as they discussed the matter in whispers.
in the company of; together with
From this reading So far as the prisoners could judge, Anstruther had spoken with a kind of jocular contempt, and had apparently acted more to soothe Padini's nervous fears than as if he had moved on the spur of his own suspicions.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would have been just as well, however, to have known what was in Anstruther's mind when he locked the door.
