used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
the act of breaking something
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
Broughton
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From this reading 'Oh, indeed,' said Captain Broughton.
brutenounUS /bruːt/
a cruelly rapacious person
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading 'Oh, indeed,' said Captain Broughton.
confidedverbUS /kənˈfaɪdɪd/
past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
A series of thoughts, images, or emotions during sleep.
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
one or the other of two
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
heirnounUS /er/
A person legally or magically entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death.
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
in truth (often tends to intensify)
From this reading 'Oh, indeed,' said Captain Broughton.
intentionsnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
not any; not one
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading 'Oh, indeed,' said Captain Broughton.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
good-natured tolerance of delay or incompetence
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
pledgedadjectiveUS /pledʒd/
bound by or as if by an oath
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
compacted by ironing
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
past form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
remotestadjectiveUS /rɪˈmoʊtəst/
superlative of “remote” — located far away spatially
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
express in words
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
Smyrger
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
not in physical motion
From this reading 'I have always regarded Patience as my heir,' she said, 'and shall do so still.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
thicklyadverbUS /ˈθɪkli/
spoken with poor articulation as if with a thick tongue
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I by no means say that he was not a brute.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
in the company of; together with
From this reading At breakfast on that morning he told all to Miss Le Smyrger, and that lady, with warm and gracious intentions, confided to him her purpose regarding her property.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading But whether brute or no he was an honest man, and had no remotest dream, either then, on that morning, or during the following days on which such thoughts pressed more thickly on his mind--of breaking away from his pledged word.
