used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
anew
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
ARRANGEMENTSnounUS /ərˈeɪndʒmənts/
plural of “arrangement” — the thing arranged or agreed to
From this reading PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
commentnounUS /ˈkɑːment/
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
a pair who associate with one another
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
the child of your aunt or uncle
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
declaringverbUS /dɪˈklerɪŋ/
-ing form of “declare” — state emphatically and authoritatively
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
characterized by great determination
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
discussionnounUS /dɪˈskʌʃən/
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
FullernounUS /ˈfʊlər/
United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
a movable barrier in a fence or wall
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
gladdenedadjective
made joyful
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
having or deserving or conferring glory
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
induceverbUS /ˌɪnˈduːs/
cause to arise
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
LeonnounUS /ˈliːɑːn/
a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
a form of address for a man
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
not any; not one
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
ParkernounUS /ˈpɑːrkər/
United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
plainsnounUS /pleɪnz/
plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading PLANS AND ARRANGEMENTS.
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
repeatedlyadverbUS /rɪˈpiːtɪdli/
several time
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
move so that an opening or passage is obstructed; make shut
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
past form of “start” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They did not go out of their room again that night.
thievesnounUS /θiːvz/
plural of “thief” — a criminal who takes property belonging to someone else with the intention of keeping it or selling it
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
a more or less definite period of time now or previously present
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
untilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
a community of people smaller than a town
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The discussion thus commenced was kept up until midnight, and Leon gladdened the heart of his cousin by repeatedly declaring that he had determined upon his course, and that nothing could induce him to change his mind.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
at the time that
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air
From this reading They sat at the window and talked about the glorious times they expected to have when they reached the plains, and when Mr. Parker and Mr. Fuller went out of the gate and started for the village, Frank took occasion to comment upon it.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "They are free to go and come as they please," said he, with no little show of temper, "and here we are shut up like a couple of thieves."
