used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
filled with fear or apprehension
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
Allan's
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From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
avengedadjectiveUS /əˈvendʒd/
for which vengeance has been taken
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
cowardnounUS /ˈkaʊərd/
a person who shows fear or timidity
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
Dan
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From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
a visitor to whom hospitality is extended
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
how
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From this reading He recalled how the thought of Nolan had oppressed him that morning.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
a small worthless amount
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
lazyadjectiveUS /ˈleɪzi/
moving slowly and gently
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
leapnounUS /liːp/
a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
not compact or dense in structure or arrangement
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading He recalled how the thought of Nolan had oppressed him that morning.
the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
Nolan
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From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
Nolan's
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From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
openlyadverbUS /ˈoʊpənli/
in an open way
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
oppressedadjectiveUS /əˈprest/
burdened psychologically or mentally
From this reading He recalled how the thought of Nolan had oppressed him that morning.
overgrownadjectiveUS /ˌoʊvərˈɡroʊn/
covered with growing plants
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
penitentiaryadjectiveUS /ˌpenɪˈtentʃəri/
used for punishment or reform of criminals or wrongdoers
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection
From this reading He recalled how the thought of Nolan had oppressed him that morning.
recurring again and again
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
revengefuladjective
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
the act of causing something to go (especially messages)
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Allan's heart gave a sickening leap--not in the least of fear, for he had never been afraid of Nolan, but of anxiety for the property of the company.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading He recalled how the thought of Nolan had oppressed him that morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
UNWELCOMEadjectiveUS /ənˈwelkəm/
not welcome; not giving pleasure or received with pleasure
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
vindictiveadjectiveUS /vɪnˈdɪktɪv/
disposed to seek revenge or intended for revenge
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps
From this reading AN UNWELCOME GUEST "Dan Nolan's loose," repeated Jack, as though his companion had not heard, and then walked on in silence.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
which person or people
From this reading For himself he did not fear; Nolan, who was a coward at heart, a lazy, overgrown bully, had never dared attack him openly.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He knew Nolan's revengeful and vindictive nature; he knew that he would never rest content until he had avenged himself upon the company for sending him to the penitentiary.
