used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
abusiveadjectiveUS /əˈbjuːsɪv/
expressing offensive reproach
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
a relatively permanent inclination to react in a particular way
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
breaksnounUS /breɪks/
plural of “break” — some abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activity
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
not open or affording passage or access
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
contemptuousadjectiveUS /kənˈtemptʃuːəs/
expressing extreme contempt
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
without stop or interruption
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
to a great depth psychologically or emotionally
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
endedadjectiveUS /ˈendəd/
having come or been brought to a conclusion
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
Excellency's
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From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
opinion or judgment
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
a feeling of intense anger
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
Holdenough
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From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
inferioradjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɪriər/
of or characteristic of low rank or importance
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
attach a tag or label to
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
musingnounUS /ˈmjuːzɪŋ/
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
be obedient to
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Master Holdenough did not mark, or, at least, did not obey it.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
overlooksnounUS /ˈoʊvərlʊks/
plural of “overlook” — a high place affording a good view
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
Pearson
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From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
compacted by ironing
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
respectfuladjectiveUS /rɪˈspektfəl/
full of or exhibiting respect
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
Identical; not different.
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
sneerverbUS /snɪr/
express through a scornful smile
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
express in speech
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
having a supporting base
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
a sudden outburst of anger
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading Pearson, who was about to speak to him, drew back, and made a sign to those in the room to be silent.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Something remained on his mind notwithstanding, for he continued standing, as if fixed to the same spot in the apartment, his eyes bent on the ground, and with closed hand pressed against his lips, like a man who is musing deeply.
the quality of a person's voice
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
which person or people
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
in the company of; together with
From this reading During the various breaks in his orders, the General was evidently getting command of his temper; and though he began in fury, he ended with the contemptuous sneer of one who overlooks the abusive language of an inferior.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Approaching the General, he said, in a respectful but firm tone, “Did I understand it to be your Excellency’s purpose that this poor man shall die next morning?”
