used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
ACCIDENTSnounUS /ˈæksədənts/
plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury
From this reading A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
matters of personal concern
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
anew
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
awkwardadjectiveUS /ˈɑːkwərd/
causing inconvenience
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
exhale hard
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the two together, not just one
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
brutalitynounUS /bruːˈtæləti/
the trait of extreme cruelty
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
made or become different in nature or form
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
cowardicenounUS /ˈkaʊərdəs/
the trait of lacking courage
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
Diggs
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From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
disastrousadjectiveUS /dɪˈzæstrəs/
(of events) having extremely unfortunate or dire consequences; bringing ruin
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
DISCLOSESverbUS /dɪˈskloʊzɪz/
third-person singular of “disclose” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
encounteredverbUS /ɪnˈkaʊntərd/
past form of “encounter” — come together
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
divisible by two
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
regard something as probable or likely
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
promote over another
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
fednounUS /fed/
any federal law-enforcement officer
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
Flashey
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From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
Flashman's
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From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
set up or found
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
hairbreadth
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From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
intimateadjectiveUS /ˈɪntəmət/
marked by close acquaintance, association, or familiarity
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
lotterynounUS /ˈlɑːtəri/
something that is regarded as a chance event
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
used to form the superlative
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
in motion
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A CHAPTER OF ACCIDENTS.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
on one occasion
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
scapes
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From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
an educational institution
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
ShakespearenounUS /ˈʃeɪkspiːr/
English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
sick-room
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From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
express in speech
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
a special situation
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
toadied
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From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
male cat
From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
unusedadjectiveUS /əˈnjuːzd/
not yet used or soiled
From this reading However, Flashey was not unused to this sort of thing, and had lived through as awkward affairs before, and, as Diggs had said, fed and toadied himself back into favor again.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
at the time that
From this reading When Tom came back into school after a couple of days in the sick-room, he found matters much changed for the better, as East had led him to expect.
Wherein
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From this reading "Wherein I [speak] of most disastrous chances, Of moving accidents by flood and field, Of hairbreadth 'scapes."--_Shakespeare._ TOM DISCLOSES NOTHING.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Flashman's brutality had disgusted most of his intimate friends, even, and his cowardice had once more been made plain to the house; for Diggs had encountered him on the morning after the lottery, and after high words on both sides had struck him, and the blow was not returned.
