used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
agoneadjective
gone by; or in the past
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading "Has De Croix been here?"
behoovesverbUS /bɪˈhuːvz/
third-person singular of “behoove” — be appropriate or necessary
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
next to; at the side of
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
breedverbUS /briːd/
call forth
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
exercising caution or showing care or attention
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
definite but not specified or identified
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
Croix
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From this reading "Has De Croix been here?"
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
From this reading "Has De Croix been here?"
deeming
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From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
lacking in light; not bright or harsh
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
the entrance (the space in a wall) through which you enter or leave a room or building; the space that a door can close
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
the state of being unsure of something
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
examiningverbUS /ɪɡˈzæmɪnɪŋ/
-ing form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
a young female
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
good-humoredadjective
disposed to please
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
Hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Has De Croix been here?"
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
heavily-built
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From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Has De Croix been here?"
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
intentlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈtentli/
with strained or eager attention
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
Josette
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From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
past form of “kiss” — touch with the lips or press the lips (against someone's mouth or other body part) as an expression of love, greeting, etc.
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
man'snounUS /mænz/
possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
Matherson
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From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
outstrippedverbUS /aʊtˈstrɪpt/
inflected form of “outstrip” — be or do something to a greater degree
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
capable of happening or existing
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
questionedverbUS /ˈkwestʃənd/
past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
any competition
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
rascal's
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From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
Identical; not different.
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
scampnoun
one who is playfully mischievous
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
only a very short time before
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
only a very short time before
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
shirt-sleeves
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From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
marked by correspondence or resemblance
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
be standing; be upright
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
in or at that place or location
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading I questioned, scarcely deeming it possible he could have outstripped me in our race through the night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
UNDERGROUNDadjectiveUS /ˈʌndərɡraʊnd/
under the level of the ground
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "I know not the rascal's name," was the reply, in the man's deep voice, "but certain I am there was one here scarce ten minutes agone asking after this same Matherson girl.
in or at the place that
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
in the company of; together with
From this reading AN ADVENTURE UNDERGROUND A heavily-built man in shirt-sleeves, with a strong, good-humored face, and a shock of gray hair, appeared beside the girl in the doorway.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "'T is not the same scamp that kissed you, Josette," he exclaimed, after examining me intently in the dim light, "but I doubt not he may prove of similar breed, and it behooves you to be careful where you stand."
