used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
the quality of having a superior or more favorable position
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
in spite of the fact that
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
boatmen
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
BodkinnounUS /ˈbɑːdkɪn/
a dagger with a slender blade
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
a youthful male person
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
Charley
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
don't
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
DUELnounUS /ˈduːəl/
a prearranged fight with deadly weapons by two people (accompanied by seconds) in order to settle a quarrel over a point of honor
From this reading THE DUEL.
duellistnoun
a person who fights duels
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
promote over another
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
graspingnounUS /ˈɡræspɪŋ/
understanding with difficulty
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
third-person singular of “happen” — come to pass
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
how
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
ten 10s
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
unbiased impartial unconcern
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
the land on which real estate is located
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
needfuladjectiveUS /ˈniːdfəl/
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
nervenounUS /nɜːrv/
any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
not any; not one
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
notedadjectiveUS /ˈnoʊtəd/
widely known and esteemed
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
and nothing more
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
opponentsnounUS /əˈpoʊnənts/
plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
detected by instinct or inference rather than by recognized perceptual cues
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
generally approved or compelling recognition
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
express in words
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
move or cause to move back and forth
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
the land along the edge of a body of water
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
in the near future
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
the season of growth
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
having a supporting base
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
not in physical motion
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
tablesnounUS /ˈteɪbəlz/
plural of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
carry out
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE DUEL.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
tightlyadverbUS /ˈtaɪtli/
in a tight or constricted manner
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
in the direction of
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading This Bodkin is a noted duellist, and will try to shake your nerve.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
plural of “yard” — a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading As the boatmen pulled in towards the shore we perceived, a few hundred yards off, a group of persons standing, whom we soon recognized as our opponents.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
you'll
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Now, mind that you take everything that happens quite with an air of indifference; don't let him think that he has any advantage over you, and you'll see how the tables will be turned in your favor."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "Charley," said the count, grasping my arm tightly, as I stood up to spring on the land,--"Charley, although you are only a boy, as I may say, I have no fear for your courage; but still more than that is needful here.
