adeterminerUS /ə/
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
andeterminerUS /æn/
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
andconjunctionUS /ənd/
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
angernounUS /ˈæŋɡər/
a strong emotion; a feeling that is oriented toward some real or supposed grievance
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
asconjunctionUS /æz/
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
beauxiliary verbUS /biː/
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
carenounUS /ker/
the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
consequencesnounUS /ˈkɑːnsəkwensəz/
plural of “consequence” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
couldmodal verbUS /kʊd/
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
creednounUS /kriːd/
any system of principles or beliefs
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
customnounUS /ˈkʌstəm/
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
DeathnounUS /deθ/
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
demandnounUS /dɪˈmænd/
an urgent or peremptory request
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
determinedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtɜːrmənd/
characterized by great determination
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
detestableadjective
offensive to the mind
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
drawsnounUS /drɔːz/
plural of “draw” — a gully that is shallower than a ravine
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
Errington's
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From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
everadverbUS /ˈevər/
at any time
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
explanationnounUS /ˌekspləˈneɪʃən/
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
falsehoodnounUS /ˈfælshʊd/
a false statement
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
forprepositionUS /fɔːr/
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
Francis
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
HepronounUS /hiː/
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
heatnounUS /hiːt/
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
heednounUS /hiːd/
paying particular notice (as to children or helpless people)
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
himpronounUS /hɪm/
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
HisdeterminerUS /hɪz/
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
hournounUS /ˈaʊər/
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
HousenounUS /haʊs/
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
IpronounUS /aɪ/
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
ideanounUS /aɪˈdiːə/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
interviewverbUS /ˈɪntərvjuː/
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
itpronounUS /ɪt/
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
laughnounUS /læf/
the sound of laughing
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
lawnounUS /lɔː/
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
leavingnounUS /ˈliːvɪŋ/
the act of departing
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
Lennox
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From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
mightmodal verbUS /maɪt/
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
motivenounUS /ˈmoʊtɪv/
the psychological feature that arouses an organism to action toward a desired goal; the reason for the action; that which gives purpose and direction to behavior
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
nearadverbUS /nɪr/
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
norconjunctionUS /nɔːr/
and not; used after a negative to add a second negative
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
notadverbUS /nɑːt/
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
nothingpronounUS /ˈnʌθɪŋ/
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
ofprepositionUS /ʌv/
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
onprepositionUS /ɑːn/
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
outadjectiveUS /aʊt/
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
rosenounUS /roʊz/
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
sawverbUS /sɔː/
cut with a saw
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
seekverbUS /siːk/
try to get or reach
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
SirnounUS /sɜːr/
term of address for a man
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
suchdeterminerUS /sʌtʃ/
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
terriblyadverbUS /ˈterəbli/
used as intensifiers
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
thatconjunctionUS /ðæt/
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
thedeterminerUS /ðə/
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
thinkverbUS /θɪŋk/
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
thoughtnounUS /θɔːt/
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
toparticleUS /tuː/
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
treacherynounUS /ˈtretʃ.ər.i/
Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
understandverbUS /ˌʌndərˈstænd/
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading He could not understand the man's motive for such detestable treachery and falsehood.
WnounUS /ˈdʌbəljuː/
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading W. WINTER.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
whateverdeterminerUS /ˌwʌˈtevər/
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
WhenconjunctionUS /wen/
at the time that
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
whitenounUS /waɪt/
a Caucasian
From this reading His anger rose to a white heat as he thought of it, and he determined to "have it out" with him whatever the consequences might be.
Winsleigh
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From this reading Errington's first idea, on leaving Winsleigh House, was to seek an interview with Sir Francis Lennox, and demand an explanation.
WINTERnounUS /ˈwɪntər/
the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox
From this reading W. WINTER.
withprepositionUS /wɪð/
in the company of; together with
From this reading "I heed not custom, creed, nor law; I care for nothing that ever I saw-- I terribly laugh with an oath and sneer, When I think that the hour of Death draws near!"
