used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
appealingadjectiveUS /əˈpiːlɪŋ/
able to attract interest or draw favorable attention
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
besetverbUS /bɪˈset/
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
bladenounUS /bleɪd/
especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
past form of “dance” — move in a graceful and rhythmical way
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
defaultnounUS /dɪˈfɔːlt/
loss due to not showing up
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
dispatchverbUS /dɪˈspætʃ/
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
expandingverbUS /ɪkˈspændɪŋ/
-ing form of “expand” — extend in one or more directions
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
EZRAnounUS /ˈezrə/
a Jewish priest and scribe sent by the Persian king to restore Jewish law and worship in Jerusalem
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
Indian'snounUS /ˈɪndiənz/
possessive form of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
landlordnounUS /ˈlændlɔːrd/
a landowner who leases to others
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
lawnnounUS /lɔːn/
a field of cultivated and mowed grass
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
liberaladjectiveUS /ˈlɪbɜːrəl/
showing or characterized by broad-mindedness
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
Pennington
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
like better; value more highly
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
the activity of protecting someone or something
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
Scarlett
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
surlyadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrli/
inclined to anger or bad feelings with overtones of menace
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
swishing
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome
From this reading EZRA MAKES UP HIS MIND TO A DANGEROUS VENTURE The surly landlord of the “Indian’s Head” danced into the centre of his public room, the expression of fear expanding upon his face.
(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 I am of a liberal nature, and would as well please you as not in the place of your taking off.”
whirnoun
sound of something in rapid motion
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
which person or people
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
in the company of; together with
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I am beset by this man, who would kill me in my own house.”
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “If you prefer to have it so,” spoke Scarlett with a swishing whir of his heavy blade, “I will dispatch you upon the lawn if you are possessed of one, or, in default of that, in the public road.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “Gentlemen,” he cried, appealing to Ezra and Pennington, “I demand your protection.
