used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
arrownounUS /ˈæroʊ/
a mark to indicate a direction or relation
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
battle-axenoun
a sharp-tongued domineering wife
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
boisterousadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪstərəs/
noisy and lacking in restraint or discipline
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
the front of the trunk from the neck to the abdomen
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
put or send forth
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
childishadjectiveUS /ˈtʃaɪldɪʃ/
indicating a lack of maturity
From this reading He was suppedaneous of the fullest power of childish pain.
cleftnounUS /kleft/
a split or indentation in something (as the palate or chin)
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
give a description of
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
a state in which all hope is lost or absent
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
inflected form of “fling” — throw with force or recklessness
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
fullestadjectiveUS /ˈfʊləst/
superlative of “full” — containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading He was suppedaneous of the fullest power of childish pain.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
hatrednounUS /ˈheɪtrəd/
the emotion of intense dislike; a feeling of dislike so strong that it demands action
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
perceive (sound) via the auditory sense
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
hoodlumnounUS /ˈhʊdləm/
an aggressive and violent young criminal
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
intense and profound fear
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
of great significance or value
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
Jimmie
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From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
past form of “mingle” — to bring or combine together or with something else
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
very unhappy; full of misery
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
moatnounUS /moʊt/
ditch dug as a fortification and usually filled with water
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
the part of an organism (human or animal) that connects the head to the rest of the body
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
information about recent and important events
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
not any; not one
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder
From this reading He was suppedaneous of the fullest power of childish pain.
literature in metrical form
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
the particular portion of space occupied by something
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
possession of controlling influence
From this reading He was suppedaneous of the fullest power of childish pain.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
romancesnounUS /roʊˈmænsɪz/
plural of “romance” — a relationship between two lovers
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
move hurridly
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
sign-languageadjective
used of the language of the deaf
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
strangulationnounUS /ˌstræŋɡjəˈleɪʃən/
the act of suffocating (someone) by constricting the windpipe
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
suppedaneous
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He was suppedaneous of the fullest power of childish pain.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading His one course was to rush upon her and attempt, by an impossible means of strangulation, to keep her important news from the public.
tribaladjectiveUS /ˈtraɪbəl/
relating to or characteristic of a tribe
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
trueradjectiveUS /ˈtruːər/
comparative of “true” — consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
articulate; either verbally or with a cry, shout, or noise
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His face was set in a truer expression of horror than any of the romances describe upon the features of a man flung into a moat, a man shot in the breast with an arrow, a man cleft in the neck with a battle-axe.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
which person or people
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
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 Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Jimmie cast a miserable glance upon her--a glance in which hatred mingled with despair.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Through the open window he could hear the boisterous cries of his friends--his hoodlum friends--who would no more understand the utter poetry of his position than they would understand an ancient tribal sign-language.
