used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
ADELE
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From this reading ADELE.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
arousedadjectiveUS /ərˈaʊzd/
aroused to action
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
arrangeverbUS /ərˈeɪndʒ/
put into a proper or systematic order
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
boldlyadverbUS /ˈboʊldli/
with boldness, in a bold manner
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
a youthful male person
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
characteristicnounUS /ˌkerəktərˈɪstɪk/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
determine the number or amount of
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
every one of two or more people or things, taken separately
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
the act that results in something coming to be
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
MasonnounUS /ˈmeɪsən/
American Revolutionary leader from Virginia whose objections led to the drafting of the Bill of Rights (1725-1792)
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
maturedadjectiveUS /məˈtjʊrd/
fully ripe; at the height of bloom
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
plural of “moment” — a particular point in time
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
and nothing more
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
partiallyadverbUS /ˈpɑːrʃəli/
to some extent; in some degree; not wholly
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
a separate part of a whole
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
be shown or be found to be
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
the act of pulling; applying force to move something toward or with you
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
with speed
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
in accordance with truth or fact or reality
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
revolvernounUS /rɪˈvɑːlvər/
a pistol with a revolving cylinder (usually having six chambers for bullets)
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Then his active brain aroused him to the necessity of making each second count.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
water-proof
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His plans were only partially matured; but it would not prove hard to fully arrange them as time wore on, and his first move was really characteristic of the boy.
covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak
From this reading Pulling out a piece of water-proof cloth, he quickly wrapped it around his revolver, and then stepped boldly down into the river.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Only for a few moments did young Mason remain in this state.
