used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A HOSTAGE AT CRAWFORD'S HOUSE.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
Ainsworth
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From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A HOSTAGE AT CRAWFORD'S HOUSE.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
CrawfordnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərd/
United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
CRAWFORD'SnounUS /ˈkrɔːfərdz/
possessive form of “crawford” — United States neoclassical sculptor (1814-1857)
From this reading A HOSTAGE AT CRAWFORD'S HOUSE.
deniedverbUS /dɪˈnaɪd/
inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
devicesnounUS /dɪˈvaɪsəz/
an inclination or desire; used in the plural in the phrase “left to your own devices”
From this reading He was a man of devices rather than plans.
dispiritedadjectiveUS /dɪˈspɪrətɪd/
marked by low spirits; showing no enthusiasm
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
expediencynounUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənsi/
the quality of being suited to the end in view
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
an act that fails
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
HOSTAGEnounUS /ˈhɑːstɪdʒ/
a prisoner who is held by one party to insure that another party will meet specified terms
From this reading A HOSTAGE AT CRAWFORD'S HOUSE.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading A HOSTAGE AT CRAWFORD'S HOUSE.
impulsiveadjectiveUS /ˌɪmˈpʌlsɪv/
proceeding from natural feeling or impulse without external stimulus
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
inventverbUS /ˌɪnˈvent/
come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
engage in
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
not any; not one
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading He was a man of devices rather than plans.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
gradual improvement or growth or development
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
the act of pursuing in an effort to overtake or capture
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
on the contrary
From this reading He was a man of devices rather than plans.
Ray'snounUS /reɪz/
possessive form of “ray” — a column of light (as from a beacon)
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
stimulusnounUS /ˈstɪmjələs/
any stimulating information or event; acts to arouse action
From this reading In the heat of action he could invent, but he needed the stimulus of present necessity or expediency before he could design.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading He was a man of devices rather than plans.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
at the time that
From this reading He was an impulsive man in action, but when action was denied to him, he could make little or no progress.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
William
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From this reading The failure of Philip Ray's expedition to Richmond had dispirited him in the pursuit of the man whom he called John Ainsworth, but whom Richmond knew as William Crawford.
