used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
Abe
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From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
Abe's
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From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
the state of being absent
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
ADOnounUS /əˈduː/
a rapid active commotion
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
AmazonnounUS /ˈæməzɑːn/
a large strong and aggressive woman
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
the event of one object coming closer to another
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
marked by assurance; exhibiting confidence
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
for the reason that
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
physically and forcibly separated into pieces or cracked or split
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
stick of wax with a wick in the middle
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
Cap'n
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From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
the part of the human torso between the neck and the diaphragm or the corresponding part in other vertebrates
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
communitynounUS /kəˈmjuːnəti/
a group of people living in a particular local area
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
deterredverbUS /dɪˈtɜːrd/
inflected form of “deter” — try to prevent; show opposition to
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
unlike in nature or quality or form or degree
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
start firing a weapon
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
Grayling
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From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
hesitancynounUS /ˈhezɪtənsi/
a feeling of diffidence and indecision about doing something
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
idlers
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From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
Louise
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From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
Louise's
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From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
engage in
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
marinernounUS /ˈmerənər/
a man who serves as a sailor
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
an artist of consummate skill
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
mild-manneredadjective
behaving in or having a mild or gentle manner
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
not any; not one
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
something you have to do
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
overawedadjective
overcome by a feeling of awe
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
personalitynounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnælɪti/
the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
pinchverbUS /pɪntʃ/
squeeze tightly between the fingers
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
pinchedadjectiveUS /pɪntʃt/
sounding as if the nose were pinched
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
prairienounUS /ˈpreri/
a treeless grassy plain
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
refusalnounUS /rəˈfjuːzəl/
the act of refusing
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
rifeadjectiveUS /raɪf/
most frequent or common
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
searchingadjectiveUS /ˈsɜːrtʃɪŋ/
diligent and thorough in inquiry or investigation
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading But the master mariner seemed to be an entirely different personality.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
distribute or disperse widely
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
storekeepernounUS /ˈstɔːrkiːpər/
a merchant who owns or manages a shop
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
an impression that something might be the case
From this reading That suspicion was rife in the community, and that the story of the strange contents of Cap'n Abe's chest had spread like a prairie fire, Louise was sure.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading MUCH ADO As on previous occasions, Louise Grayling was deterred from putting a searching question to Cap'n Amazon because of his look and manner.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
at the time that
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
wicknounUS /wɪk/
any piece of cord that conveys liquid by capillary action
From this reading The way he had overawed the idlers in the store that afternoon when the old chest was broken open, and his refusal to make any further explanation of Cap'n Abe's absence, pinched out Louise's courage as one might pinch out a candle wick.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading The little she had seen of Cap'n Abe assured her that she would have felt no hesitancy in approaching the mild-mannered storekeeper upon any subject.
