used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
cotsnounUS /kɑːts/
plural of “cot” — a sheath worn to protect a finger
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
without doubt; certainly
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
past form of “flash” — gleam or glow intermittently
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
the act of departing
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
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 Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
lanternnounUS /ˈlæntərn/
light in a transparent protective case
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
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 Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
having or showing great strength or force or intensity
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
past form of “mutter” — talk indistinctly; usually in a low voice
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
(of games) engaged in
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
plebes
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From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
REFUSALnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
Identical; not different.
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
a particular situation
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
sleepersnounUS /ˈsliːpərz/
plural of “sleeper” — a rester who is sleeping
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
soil-begrimed
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
stoopedadjectiveUS /stuːpt/
having the back and shoulders rounded; not erect
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
male cat
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
TOM'SnounUS /tɑːmz/
possessive form of “tom” — male cat
From this reading TOM’S REFUSAL “Mighty good sleepers in here!” muttered the sentry as he flashed his lantern in the faces of Tom and Sam.
a cunning or deceitful action or device
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an experienced man, and, doubtless had played the same trick himself many a time.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Tom knew what was going on and he felt sure that Sam must have left his soil-begrimed shoes in plain sight.
in or at the place that
From this reading He stooped and looked under the cots where the shoes of the “plebes” should have been.
