used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
anew
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
any thing at all
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
food made from dough of flour or meal and usually raised with yeast or baking powder and then baked
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
bredverbUS /bred/
inflected form of “breed” — call forth
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
bullynounUS /ˈbʊli/
a cruel and brutal fellow
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
butternounUS /ˈbʌtər/
an edible emulsion of fat globules made by churning milk or cream; for cooking and table use
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
to be able to, or to be allowed to
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
contemplatedverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪd/
past form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
contemptuouslyadverbUS /kənˈtemptʃwəsli/
without respect; in a disdainful manner
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
discussedverbUS /dɪˈskʌst/
past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
don't
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From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
eageradjectiveUS /ˈiːɡər/
having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
enableverbUS /eˈneɪbəl/
render capable or able for some task
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
to come or go into
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
Fanshawe
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From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
he'll
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From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
he's
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From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
humblyadverbUS /ˈhʌmbli/
in a humble manner
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
humilitynounUS /hjuːˈmɪlɪti/
a disposition to be humble; a lack of false pride
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
kickverbUS /kɪk/
drive or propel with the foot
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
past form of “listen” — hear with intention
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
less than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
the force of workers available
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
unique or specific to a person or thing or category
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
action taken in return for an injury or offense
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
a reason for wanting something done
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
express in words
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
SERVITUDEnounUS /ˈsɜːrvətuːd/
state of subjection to an owner or master or forced labor imposed as punishment
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
lift onto one's shoulders
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
spurnounUS /spɜːr/
a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading "For the sake of his bread and butter he'll do what he's told, and he'll do it humbly.
make physical contact with, come in contact with
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
UPONprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
WhileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading If any feeling of revenge is left in him, it will act as a spur; but I don't think the spur will be needed.
in the company of; together with
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading I ENTER UPON SERVITUDE While I stood in the room watching the two men, and eager to know what work was to be given me to do that would enable me to touch again the life I had left, Fanshawe and the stranger discussed me in low voices, as they might have discussed some piece of furniture they contemplated putting in some particular place.
a late time of life
From this reading I caught one or two of their remarks; I listened with the humility that years had bred in me to what they said of me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You can kick or bully him into anything," I heard Fanshawe say, as he looked over his shoulder at me contemptuously.
