used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
actionsnounUS /ˈækʃənz/
plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The actions of the crowd disgusted him.
Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
arrestverbUS /ərˈest/
take into custody
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
plural of “child” — a young person of either sex
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
Creekdale
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From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
cause to herd, drive, or crowd together
From this reading The actions of the crowd disgusted him.
David'snounUS /ˈdeɪvɪdz/
possessive form of “david” — patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
disgustedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈɡʌstəd/
having a strong distaste from surfeit
From this reading The actions of the crowd disgusted him.
the property created by the space between two objects or points
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
flockedverbUS /flɑːkt/
past form of “flock” — move as a crowd or in a group
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
funeralnounUS /ˈfjuːnərəl/
a ceremony at which a dead person is buried or cremated
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
gibesnounUS /dʒaɪbz/
plural of “gibe” — an aggressive remark directed at a person like a missile and intended to have a telling effect
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The actions of the crowd disgusted him.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
jailnounUS /dʒeɪl/
a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
JaspernounUS /ˈdʒæspər/
an opaque form of quartz; red or yellow or brown or dark green in color; used for ornamentation or as a gemstone
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
undertake a journey or trip
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
immediately past
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
the act of departing
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
information about recent and important events
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
and nothing more
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
pitilessadjectiveUS /ˈpɪtiləs/
without mercy or pity
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
with speed
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
staresnounUS /sterz/
plural of “stare” — a fixed look with eyes open wide
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
steamernounUS /ˈstiːmər/
a clam that is usually steamed in the shell
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
subjectedverbUS /səbˈdʒektɪd/
past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
believed likely
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
TABLESnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the act of testing something
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading News of the arrest had spread from house to house, and people had flocked to the wharf to have a last look upon the suspected man.
the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE TABLES TURNED The agony of mind that Jasper suffered in leaving his cabin and meeting the people of Creekdale on their return from old David's funeral was only a part of the trial he endured on his journey to the county jail.
the act of observing; taking a patient look
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
wharfnounUS /wɔːrf/
a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jasper stood with his face to the river watching the steamer off in the distance, which was rapidly approaching.
plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the wharf, while waiting for the arrival of the steamer, he was subjected to the pitiless stares and gibes of men, women and children.
