used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
advisedadjectiveUS /ædˈvaɪzd/
having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
(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 Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
ariseverbUS /ərˈaɪz/
come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
accepted or habitual practice
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
diningnounUS /ˈdaɪnɪŋ/
the act of eating dinner
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
divulgingverbUS /dɪˈvʌldʒɪŋ/
-ing form of “divulge” — make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
DrakenounUS /dreɪk/
English explorer and admiral who was the first Englishman to circumnavigate the globe and who helped to defeat the Spanish Armada (1540-1596)
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
EverydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
historicaladjectiveUS /hɪˈstɔːrɪkəl/
of or relating to the study of history
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
HONOURABLEadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
incurableadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkjʊrəbəl/
incapable of being cured
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
INTENTIONSnounUS /ˌɪnˈtentʃənz/
plural of “intention” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
likingnounUS /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
joined in matrimony
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
a written account of what transpired at a meeting
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
o'clockadverbUS /əˈklɑːk/
according to the clock
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading HONOURABLE INTENTIONS Every evening at nine Mrs. Drake drank a cup of coffee.
originatedverbUS /ərˈɪdʒəneɪtəd/
past form of “originate” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
refrainedverbUS /rɪˈfreɪnd/
past form of “refrain” — resist doing something
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
restlessadjectiveUS /ˈrestləs/
worried and uneasy
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
tending to return to an earlier state
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
Identical; not different.
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
filled with satisfaction
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
the act of smoking tobacco or other substances
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
carry out
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
in the direction of
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
know and comprehend the nature or meaning of
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
the act of traveling by foot
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
migratory
From this reading Mrs. Drake advised him to take exercise by all means, and the Captain did so, wandering towards the dining room at nine o'clock, and returning about ten minutes later in a thoroughly satisfied state of mind.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This was a custom of some historical importance, and it originated after the following manner:
binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
at the time that
From this reading The Captain explained that, when he had finished smoking, he suffered from an incurable longing to arise and walk about the house.
whiskynounUS /ˈwɪski/
a liquor made from fermented mash of grain
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
which person or people
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading Captain Drake had a great liking for a small glass of whisky and water after his evening pipe; but, during the first few weeks of married life, refrained from divulging this weakness to his wife, who could not understand why he became so restless at the same time every evening.
