used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
abhorredverbUS /əbˈhɔːrd/
inflected form of “abhor” — find repugnant
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
inconsistent with reason or logic or common sense
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
AccostingverbUS /əˈkɑːstɪŋ/
-ing form of “accost” — speak to someone
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
matters of personal concern
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
ashoreadverbUS /əˈʃɔːr/
towards the shore from the water
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
attemptingverbUS /əˈtemptɪŋ/
-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
next to; at the side of
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
confined by bonds
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
browsnounUS /braʊz/
plural of “brow” — the part of the face above the eyes
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
burglarnounUS /ˈbɝː.ɡlɚ/
A person who commits illegal entry into a building with intent to steal valuable treasures.
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
a boy or man
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
arousing or provoking laughter
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
willing to give and share unstintingly
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
gesturesnounUS /ˈdʒestʃərz/
plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
gruffadjectiveUS /ɡrʌf/
brusque and surly and forbidding
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
Gunter's
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From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
HailverbUS /heɪl/
praise vociferously
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
of comparatively great physical weight or density
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
idioticadjectiveUS /ˌɪdiˈɑːtɪk/
insanely irresponsible
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
intolerablyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtɑːlərəbli/
to an unacceptable degree
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
held dear
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the force of workers available
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
inflected form of “meet” — come together
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
mutualadjectiveUS /ˈmjuːtʃuːəl/
common to or shared by two or more parties
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
new-comer
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
not any; not one
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
not one, and not any
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
off-handadverb
without preparation
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
outrageouslyadverbUS /ˌaʊˈtreɪdʒəsli/
in a very offensive manner
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
palnounUS /pæl/
a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
pitifuladjectiveUS /ˈpɪtəfəl/
inspiring mixed contempt and pity
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
tender, romantic, or nostalgic feeling or emotion
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
shirkverbUS /ʃɜːrk/
avoid (one's assigned duties)
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
tendencynounUS /ˈtendənsi/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
thirstnounUS /θɜːrst/
a physiological need to drink
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Accosting the three in gruff off-hand tones with some such sentiment, he sat down beside them.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
plural of “tone” — the quality of a person's voice
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
the act of using
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
(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 "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
at the time that
From this reading "Hail fellow well met," was the generous tendency of Gunter's soul when ashore.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
in the company of; together with
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
an affirmative
From this reading And there was something outrageously absurd too--yes, it is of no use attempting to shirk the fact--something intolerably funny in some of the gestures and tones, with which they discussed the affairs of the nation.
but in spite of that
From this reading Oh! it was pitiful to see the idiotic expressions of these fallen men as they sat bound together by a mutual thirst which each abhorred, yet loved, and which none could shake off.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Same to you, pal," said the burglar, with a sinister glance at the new-comer from under his heavy brows.
