used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
(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 His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
assurancenounUS /əˈʃʊrəns/
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
tried unsuccessfully
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
candidadjectiveUS /ˈkændəd/
characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
comersnounUS /ˈkʌmərz/
plural of “comer” — someone with a promising future
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
a state in which you want to learn more about something
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
entertainedadjectiveUS /ˌentərˈteɪnd/
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
entertainmentnounUS /ˌentərˈteɪnmənt/
an activity that is diverting and that holds the attention
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
extendverbUS /ɪkˈstend/
extend in scope or range or area
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
forcefulnessnounUS /ˈfɔːrsfəlnəs/
physical energy or intensity
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
a man of refinement
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
hornetsnounUS /ˈhɔːrnəts/
plural of “hornet” — large stinging paper wasp
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
interferedverbUS /ˌɪntərˈfɪrd/
past form of “interfere” — come between so as to be hindrance or obstacle
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
Kinnard's
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From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
immediately past
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
having or showing profound knowledge
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
lowlandsnounUS /ˈloʊlændz/
the southern part of Scotland that is not mountainous
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
mendaciousadjectiveUS /menˈdeɪʃəs/
given to lying
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
moderatedverbUS /ˈmɑːdəreɪtɪd/
past form of “moderate” — preside over
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
kill intentionally and with premeditation
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
outbreaknounUS /ˈaʊtbreɪk/
a sudden violent spontaneous occurrence (usually of some undesirable condition)
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
outragedadjectiveUS /ˈaʊtreɪdʒd/
angered at something unjust or wrong
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
marked by the reception of pay
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
plotnounUS /plɑːt/
a secret scheme to do something (especially something underhand or illegal)
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
having a point
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
keep from happening or arising; make impossible
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
prioradjectiveUS /ˈpraɪər/
earlier in time
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
profferverbUS /ˈprɑːfər/
present for acceptance or rejection
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
recurring again and again
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
restivenessnounUS /ˈrestɪvnəs/
the anxious feeling you have when you have the jitters
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
righteousnessnounUS /ˈraɪtʃəsnəs/
adhering to moral principles
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
only a very short time before
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
seeminglyadverbUS /ˈsiːmɪŋli/
from appearances alone
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
snarlingverbUS /ˈsnɑːrlɪŋ/
-ing form of “snarl” — utter in an angry, sharp, or abrupt tone
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
swarmingverbUS /ˈswɔːrmɪŋ/
-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
an inclination to support or be loyal to or to agree with an opinion
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
tavernnounUS /ˈtævərn/
a building with a bar that is licensed to sell alcoholic drinks
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading He himself had not been present in time to prevent the outbreak.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
to-day
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From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
uncouthadjectiveUS /ˈʌnˈkuːθ/
lacking refinement or cultivation or taste
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
at the time that
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
which person or people
From this reading His place, he pointed out, was open to all comers--the law required that he extend its entertainment to every man who paid the price.
in the company of; together with
From this reading He would not have come to-day with his assurance of sympathy and his proffer of aid into a nest of swarming hornets.
the words that are spoken
From this reading As the snarling restiveness moderated to curiosity under Kinnard's uncouth forcefulness and seemingly candid words, he repeated the mendacious story of his outraged righteousness, when he had learned that in his tavern the murder of a gentleman from the lowlands had been attempted.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Had he entertained a prior and guilty knowledge of the plot, he would scarcely have interfered last night.
