used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
make a request or demand for something to somebody
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
BONIFACEnoun
(Roman Catholic Church) Anglo-Saxon missionary who was sent to Frisia and Germany to spread the Christian faith; was martyred in Frisia (680-754)
From this reading PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
dischargedadjectiveUS /dɪsˈtʃɑːrdʒd/
having lost your job
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
move gently or carefully
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
at any time
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
a man of refinement
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
greater in size or importance or degree
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
heart'snounUS /hɑːrts/
possessive form of “heart” — the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
how
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From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
go away from a place
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
majorsnounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
the most important league in any sport (especially baseball)
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
engage in
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
martyrnounUS /ˈmɑːrtər/
one who suffers for the sake of principle
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
the force of workers available
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
MentornounUS /ˈmentɔːr/
a wise and trusted guide and advisor
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
nephewnounUS /ˈnefjuː/
a son of your brother or sister
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
OxbridgenounUS /ˈɑːksbrɪdʒ/
general term for an ancient and prestigious and privileged university (especially Oxford University or Cambridge University)
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
a writing implement with a point from which ink flows
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
PENDENNIS
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading PENDENNIS OF BONIFACE.
perilnounUS /ˈperəl/
a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
the act of losing or surrendering something as a penalty for a mistake or fault or failure to perform etc.
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
selfishadjectiveUS /ˈselfɪʃ/
concerned chiefly or only with yourself and your advantage to the exclusion of others
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
shyverbUS /ʃaɪ/
start suddenly, as from fright
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
sorryadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːri/
feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading More than three months of precious time had that martyr of a major given up to his nephew.--Was ever selfish man called upon to make a greater sacrifice?
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
precisely as stated
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
at the time that
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
which person or people
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading A man will lay down his head, or peril his life for his honor, but let us be shy how we ask him to give up his ease or his heart's desire.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading Do you know many men or majors who would do as much?
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Our friend Pen was not sorry when his Mentor took leave of the young gentleman on the second day after the arrival of the pair in Oxbridge, and we may be sure that the major on his part was very glad to have discharged his duty, and to have the duty over.
