used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
accompanyverbUS /əˈkʌmpəni/
be present or associated with an event or entity
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
AfricanounUS /ˈæfrəkɑː/
the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
equally
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
the verbal act of requesting
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
BaltimorenounUS /ˈbɔːltəmɔːr/
the largest city in Maryland; a major seaport and industrial center
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
believesverbUS /bɪˈliːvz/
third-person singular of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
countriesnounUS /ˈkʌntriz/
plural of “country” — a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
recognizable; marked
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
determinationnounUS /dɪˌtɜːrməˈneɪʃən/
the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
distractverbUS /dɪˈstrækt/
draw someone's attention away from something
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
all things; all of a situation
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
forgetfulnessnoun
tendency to forget
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
incessantlyadverbUS /ˌɪnˈsesəntli/
with unflagging resolve
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
InclinationnounUS /ˌɪnkləˈneɪʃən/
an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
jarredverbUS /dʒɑːrd/
inflected form of “jar” — be incompatible; be or come into conflict
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
an opinion formed by judging something
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
and nothing more
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
immediately past
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
not one, and not any
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
northernadjectiveUS /ˈnɔːrðərn/
in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
occupationnounUS /ˌɑːkjəˈpeɪʃən/
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
have ownership or possession of
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
the local environment
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
piquenounUS /piːk/
tightly woven fabric with raised cords
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
having a point
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
try to get or reach
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
uttered through the medium of speech or characterized by speech; sometimes used in combination
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
sportsmannounUS /ˈspɔːrtsmən/
someone who engages in sports
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
happening without warning or in a short space of time
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
Swansdown
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From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
a word or expression used for some particular thing
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading His asking Lady Swansdown to accompany him therefore had been a sudden determination.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
propel through the air
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
towardprepositionUS /təˈwɔːrd/
in the direction of
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
watchesnounUS /ˈwɑːtʃəz/
plural of “watch” — a small portable timepiece
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
at the time that
From this reading Lord Baltimore had not spoken in a mere fit or pique when he told Lady Swansdown of his fixed intention of putting a term to his present life.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading His last interview with his wife had quite decided him to throw up everything and seek forgetfulness in travel.
in the company of; together with
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Inclination had pointed toward such countries as Africa, or the northern parts of America, as, being a keen sportsman, he believed there he might find an occupation that would distract his mind from the thoughts that now jarred upon him incessantly.
but in spite of that
From this reading "'Tis with our judgment as our watches, none Go just alike, yet each believes his own."
