used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
admittingverbUS /ædˈmɪtɪŋ/
inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
anchorsnounUS /ˈæŋkərz/
plural of “anchor” — a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
AprilnounUS /ˈeɪprəl/
the month following March and preceding May
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
Ashforth
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From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
barknounUS /bɑːrk/
tough protective covering of the woody stems and roots of trees and other woody plants
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But John was of sterner stuff.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
plural of “case” — an occurrence of something
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
disappearverbUS /ˌdɪsəˈpɪr/
get lost, as without warning or explanation
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
DISCLOSUREnounUS /dɪˈskloʊʒər/
the speech act of making something evident
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
disturbingadjectiveUS /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/
causing distress or worry or anxiety
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
any strong feeling
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
the act of escaping physically
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
grant freedom to; free from confinement
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
fro
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From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
gustsnounUS /ɡʌsts/
plural of “gust” — a strong current of air
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
immovablenounUS /ˌɪˈmuːvəbəl/
property consisting of houses and land
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
and nothing more
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
not one thing; not anything
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
by chance
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
proneadjectiveUS /proʊn/
having a tendency (to); often used in combination
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
PROVIDENTIALadjectiveUS /ˌprɑːvəˈdenʃəl/
peculiarly fortunate or appropriate; as if by divine intervention
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
relicsnounUS /ˈrelɪks/
plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
remedynounUS /ˈremədi/
act of correcting an error or a fault or an evil
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
a formal expression by a meeting; agreed to by a vote
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
worried and uneasy
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
precisely, exactly
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
get by special effort
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
shipwrecknounUS /ˈʃɪprek/
a wrecked ship (or a part of one)
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
Sorrowfullyadverb
in a sorrowful manner
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
sterneradjectiveUS /ˈstɜːrnər/
comparative of “stern” — of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect
From this reading But John was of sterner stuff.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object
From this reading But John was of sterner stuff.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
tossedverbUS /tɔːst/
past form of “toss” — throw or toss with a light motion
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
precisely as stated
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But John was of sterner stuff.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Sorrowfully admitting his weakness, he turned to the true, the right, the heroic remedy.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading A PROVIDENTIAL DISCLOSURE On Wednesday the eleventh of April, John Ashforth rose from his bed full of a great and momentous resolution.
at the time that
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
whileconjunctionUS /waɪl/
during the time that
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
in the company of; together with
From this reading There is nothing very strange in that, perhaps it is just the time of day when such things come to a man, and, in ordinary cases, they are very prone to disappear with the relics of breakfast.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
but in spite of that
From this reading He had passed a restless night, tossed to and fro by very disturbing gusts of emotion, and he arose with the firm conviction that if he would escape shipwreck he must secure his bark by immovable anchors while he was, though not in honor, yet in law and fact, free; he could not trust himself.
