used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "A GREAT BATTLE."
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading "A GREAT BATTLE."
a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "But 'twas a famous victory."
circulateverbUS /ˈsɜːrkjəleɪt/
become widely known and passed on
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
carefully weighed
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
unvarying in nature
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
Creery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
cause to be slowed down or delayed
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
dramaticadjectiveUS /drəˈmætɪk/
suitable to or characteristic of drama
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading "But 'twas a famous victory."
foldingnounUS /ˈfoʊldɪŋ/
the process whereby a protein molecule assumes its intricate three-dimensional shape
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
come into the possession of something concrete or abstract
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading "A GREAT BATTLE."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
impugnverbUS /ˌɪmˈpjuːn/
attack as false or wrong
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
the ability to comprehend; to understand and profit from experience
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
LislenounUS /ˈlaɪəl/
a fabric woven with lisle thread
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
make reference to
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
missivenounUS /ˈmɪsɪv/
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
a form of address for a man
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
needlessadjectiveUS /ˈniːdləs/
unnecessary and unwarranted
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
a message that seems to convey no meaning
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
by chance
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
portionsnounUS /ˈpɔːrʃənz/
plural of “portion” — something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
referringverbUS /rɪˈfɜːrɪŋ/
inflected form of “refer” — make reference to
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
express in words
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
Southeynoun
English poet and friend of Wordsworth and Coleridge (1774-1843)
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
strictadjectiveUS /strɪkt/
rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
testimonynounUS /ˈtestəmoʊni/
a solemn statement made under oath
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
That's
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
twas
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From this reading "But 'twas a famous victory."
unfoldingnounUS /ənˈfoʊldɪŋ/
a developmental process
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
unnecessaryadjectiveUS /ənˈnesəseri/
not necessary
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
past form of “venture” — proceed somewhere despite the risk of possible dangers
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading "But 'twas a famous victory."
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
in the company of; together with
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading _Southey._ IT is perhaps needless to mention that Mrs. Creery made it her business, and considered it her duty, to circulate the intelligence that she had received about Mr. Lisle without unnecessary delay.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading She read portions of the letter referring to him, in "strict confidence," to every one she could get hold of, and the missive was nearly worn out from constant folding and unfolding.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If any one ventured to impugn her testimony, she would lay her hand upon her pocket with a dramatic gesture, and say,— "That's nonsense!
