used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
aristocraticadjectiveUS /ərˌɪstəˈkrætɪk/
belonging to or characteristic of the nobility or aristocracy
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
on or to one side
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
coollyadverbUS /ˈkuːli/
in a composed and unconcerned manner
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
disconcertedadjective
having self-possession upset; thrown into confusion
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
ernounUS /ər/
a trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs with yttrium
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
an old word for “before”
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
falsehoodsnounUS /ˈfælshʊdz/
plural of “falsehood” — a false statement
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
PAGETnounUS /ˈpædʒət/
English pathologist who discovered the cause of trichinosis (1814-1899)
From this reading SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
PercynounUS /ˈpɜːrsi/
United States writer whose novels explored human alienation (1916-1990)
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
Ralph
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From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
a male human offspring
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
express in speech
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
young nobleman attendant on a knight
From this reading SQUIRE PAGET MAKES A MOVE.
stammered
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
stringnounUS /strɪŋ/
a lightweight cord
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
disclosing unintentionally something concealed
From this reading "He has been telling a fine string of falsehoods against you, my son!" put in the squire, ere Ralph could speak.
given to sympathy or gentleness or sentimentality
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
unexpectedlyadverbUS /ˌʌnɪkˈspektɪdli/
in a way that was not expected
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
precisely as stated
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "And what has he been saying?" demanded the aristocratic bully, coolly.
at the time that
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Why--er--you here?" he stammered, as he flung aside his hat.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Percy Paget had not expected to see Ralph, and he was very much disconcerted when brought thus unexpectedly face to face with the young bridge tender.
